When a legal win becomes a business loss: The new reality of AI-assisted tenant litigation

Artificial intelligence is shifting the dynamics of disputes where a tenant represents themself in court, and apartment operators should adjust accordingly, according to a real estate lawyer.

By Benjamin Young • Sept. 15, 2026

Your next prospect is still scrolling: 3 steps to drive ROI from social ad spend

Today’s renters aren’t looking for their next home in one place or on a single platform. Instead, they are tapping into a wide range of sources.

Sept. 14, 2026

The future of student housing is seamless

Make student move-in seamless. See how Zentra mobile credentials upgrade campus security.

By Zentra • Sept. 14, 2026

Multifamily operators take measured approach to AI maintenance

While there are opportunities in data analysis and predictive maintenance, the technology should be a tool, not a replacement for technicians, experts say.

By Keith Loria • Aug. 21, 2026

How Instant On grew up in Connected Communities

Move-in-ready connectivity has evolved into a more complete connected living experience.

Aug. 10, 2026

UDR named in rent-pricing class-action lawsuit in San Diego

A former tenant alleges that the landlord illegally set rental rates and occupancy levels using RealPage’s algorithmic pricing software.

By Julie Strupp • Aug. 5, 2026

Tracking algorithmic rent-pricing lawsuits

Software providers RealPage and Yardi, along with a slew of apartment landlords, have landed in legal hot water in recent years over their tech-enabled rent-setting practices.

Aug. 3, 2026

Back to school: Wi-Fi 7 gets A+

At multifamily properties, Wi-Fi 7 keeps residents connected and ready for the school year.

By Alice LaPlante • July 27, 2026

Is your listing ready for AI search? 5 tips for greater visibility

Help your properties stand out in AI-powered search with these best practices.

By Apartments.com • July 20, 2026

RealPage buys AI-focused real estate data firm Cherre

The major proptech acquisition aims to address a key problem facing artificial intelligence tools for the housing sector: unvalidated and disconnected data.

By Julie Strupp • July 14, 2026

Willow Bridge agrees to settle in DOJ’s RealPage price-fixing case

The major apartment manager will refrain from algorithmic coordination and exchanging competitively sensitive data, per its deal with the Justice Department.

By Julie Strupp • July 8, 2026

Beyond efficiency: How leading multifamily operators are putting AI to work

The multifamily market’s headwinds are well-documented. Rent growth, investors demands and staffing burnout are quietly compounding.

June 29, 2026

Periodic inspections alone can no longer keep aging buildings safe

On the five-year anniversary of the Surfside collapse, a building safety specialist highlights the importance of structural monitoring systems.

By Greg Batista • June 23, 2026

LivCor settles RealPage rent price-fixing suit for $7M

Nine state attorneys general sued the multifamily management firm, which denies the allegations, as part of an ongoing federal antitrust lawsuit.

By Julie Strupp • June 22, 2026

Resident experience drives investment gains in multifamily properties

Future-ready connectivity can support resident satisfaction and long-term property value.

By Alice LaPlante • June 22, 2026

How AI-powered rental search is changing the conversation

AI-powered search is giving renters a new conversational approach to finding an apartment.

June 22, 2026

3 ways to incorporate AI into property management operations

At Apartmentalize, operators discussed using artificial intelligence to generate weekly property reports with actionable insights, draft resident letters and prepare for difficult discussions.

By Leslie Shaver • June 18, 2026

Avenue5, Bell Partners to pay DC $1.4M in RealPage suit

The apartment firms agreed to reform their rent-setting practices and to stop sharing non-public information, but they do not admit fault.

By Julie Strupp • June 15, 2026

Beyond the Rent: The machines may be coming for us all — even the apartment industry

Operators and dealmakers are focused on using artificial intelligence to become more efficient, but its impact on occupancies and rents could be severe. 

By Leslie Shaver • June 15, 2026

More cities are embracing AI permitting systems. HUD funding is available for them.

Local governments have until July 13 to apply for up to $3 million in grants for automated permitting and building code systems.

By Ryan Kushner • June 11, 2026

What Arqline’s CEO learned in her move from vendor to property operator

Jessica Beck found that tech and management needed to be under the same roof, as she began amassing a Top 50 portfolio.

By Leslie Shaver • June 9, 2026

Apartment owners to pay $218M in second batch of RealPage settlements

Fourteen housing companies seek to settle allegations that they conspired to inflate rents via algorithmic pricing software, but admit no wrongdoing.

By Julie Strupp • May 20, 2026

Zillow, Redfin must face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit

A federal judge denied the rental agencies’ motion to dismiss the combined suit brought by the Federal Trade Commission and five states.

By Julie Strupp • May 14, 2026

The latest developments in algorithmic rent pricing cases

Lawsuits related to the use of RealPage software are playing out as the federal government investigates the rental housing industry.

By Julie Strupp • April 16, 2026

Camden settles RealPage lawsuit for $53M

The Houston-based REIT will pay to resolve claims that it conspired to artificially inflate residential rent prices using the property management software.

By Julie Strupp • April 13, 2026