Law / United States / California / Berkeley
Prohibition on the Sale or Use of Coordinated Pricing Algorithms
Berkeley Municipal Code ch. 13.63
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In force 7 months, effective 1 March 2026.
An AI prohibited practices rule binding private bodies.
As of 3 September 2026.
What it requires
- Do not sell, license, or otherwise provide to a Berkeley landlord any coordinated pricing algorithm that uses competitor rent or occupancy data to set or recommend rents or occupancy levels for a residential unit in Berkeley
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What it reaches
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What this law does
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It is unlawful to sell, license, or otherwise provide to a Berkeley landlord a coordinated pricing algorithm, a category that includes software using competitor rent or occupancy data, that sets or recommends rents or occupancy levels for a residential unit, and separately unlawful for a landlord to use such an algorithm. Each month of use and each affected unit is a separate violation.
The City Attorney or an aggrieved tenant may sue for damages, injunctive relief, or civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.
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