D.C. Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Landlords for Rent-Fixing Scheme
TL;DR
The D.C. Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against 14 of the city's largest landlords, accusing them of neglecting their properties and violating tenant rights. The lawsuit alleges that the landlords have failed to provide basic services, such as heat and hot water, and have allowed their properties to fall into disrepair. The Attorney General is seeking financial penalties and injunctive relief to address the alleged violations and protect tenants' rights.
- D.C. Attorney General Sues 14 Of The City’s Biggest Landlords DCist
- Major landlords, RealPage sued in DC for alleged rent-fixing scheme CNBC
- 14 big landlords used software to collude on rent prices, DC lawsuit says Ars Technica
- Lawsuit alleges D.C. landlords, RealPage colluded to increase rents The Washington Post
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