Law / United States / New Jersey / Hoboken

Ord. No. B-781, Algorithmic Rent Fixing in Rental Housing Market Prohibited

Hoboken Code ch. 158, art. II, sec. 158-2

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In force since 29 July 2025.

An AI prohibited practices rule binding private bodies.

As of 4 September 2026.

What it requires

  • Do not use software, algorithms, or data-sharing platforms to collect and analyze nonpublic competitor pricing, occupancy, or lease-term information from other Hoboken landlords in order to coordinate, recommend, or implement rental prices, lease terms, or occupancy levels

What it reaches

What it reaches

capability

Obligation class

Prohibition

What this law does

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A landlord renting a residential dwelling unit in Hoboken is prohibited from price fixing using algorithmic pricing, defined as the use of software, algorithms, or data-sharing platforms to collect and analyze nonpublic competitor information from other landlords in order to coordinate, recommend, or implement rental prices, lease terms, or occupancy levels among competing landlords.

Violations may be brought by the Division of Housing or a private citizen to Hoboken Municipal Court, and a conviction carries a fine of up to two thousand dollars, community service of up to ninety days, or the penalty prescribed under N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.

When LexLint raises it

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