Tag: federal government
DOJ charges landlords with rent collusion
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint Jan. 7 against six of the nation’s largest landlords accusing them of colluding in algorithmic pricing schemes that result in overcharging renters. That complaint is part of the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit filed in August against RealPage, a property management software company. According to the DOJ, RealPage … Continued
Immigrant rights groups respond to mass deportation threat
Facing the threat of mass deportations, local immigrant rights groups are stepping up their rapid response activities to protect vulnerable community members. President-Elect Trump’s threat to deport millions of people, including those with legal status, is causing fear among Northern Virginia’s immigrant communities. People are afraid to enroll their children in school or go the … Continued