DOJ Halts RealPage and LivCor's Secret Rental Price-Sharing Plot
Published Date: 1/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government is stopping LivCor and RealPage from teaming up to share secret pricing info that hurts competition in the rental market. LivCor must stop using certain software, share less info with landlords, and follow new rules to keep things fair. People have 60 days to comment, and this change aims to protect renters and landlords from unfair price hikes.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Action Aims To Protect Renters' Prices
The United States and several states sued to stop information sharing and pricing alignment that the complaint says led to higher rents; plaintiffs say the goal is to restore competitive pricing and protect renters and landlords from unfair price hikes. The complaint (filed January 7, 2025) alleges RealPage controls at least 80 percent of the commercial revenue-management software market and uses nonpublic lease and occupancy data to influence rents.
LivCor Barred From Using Pricing Software
The proposed Final Judgment filed December 23, 2025 bars LivCor from licensing or using any revenue-management software that relies on competitively sensitive data. That means LivCor must stop relying on software that collects nonpublic lease, occupancy, or transactional data to set or recommend rents.
Ban on Sharing Competitively Sensitive Data
The proposed Final Judgment prohibits LivCor from sharing competitively sensitive information with other landlords. The restriction covers nonpublic data such as executed lease rents, lease terms, and forward-looking occupancy that RealPage and others used to generate pricing recommendations.
Antitrust Compliance and Cooperation Required
Under the proposed Final Judgment, LivCor must establish an antitrust compliance policy and cooperate with the United States in the litigation. The requirement is part of the remedy filed with the court on December 23, 2025.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-09149 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The Open Group, L.L.C.
The Open Group just added a bunch of new members from all over the world, like companies from the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. This update keeps their special legal protections in place, which means if anyone sues over competition issues, damages are limited. These changes took effect on November 13, 2025, and help keep innovation safe and fair without extra costs.
2026-09147 — United States et al. v. RealPage, Inc. et al. Response to Public Comments
The U.S. government responded to public feedback about its plan to fix RealPage’s unfair business practices that hurt renters and landlords. The plan aims to stop RealPage from using its power to raise prices unfairly, helping renters save money and encouraging fair competition. The court will soon decide to approve this fix, which could change how rental tech works and impact costs starting in 2026.
2026-08095 — United States et al. v. Constellation Energy Corporation, Inc. et al. Response of Plaintiff United States to Public Comments on the Proposed Final Judgment
The U.S. government is making sure Constellation Energy’s buyout of Calpine doesn’t hurt electricity competition. To keep things fair, Constellation must sell seven power plants in Texas and other states to new owners approved by the government. This fix helps protect your electricity prices and keeps the market competitive, with changes happening soon after the deal closes.
2026-07900 — Notice Pursuant to the Defense Production Act of 1950
The Department of Justice says new plans to boost U.S. nuclear energy production under the Defense Production Act can move forward, even if they limit competition a bit. These plans help private companies work better together to protect national defense, starting right after this notice. If you’re in the nuclear energy business, get ready for changes that could speed up projects and impact how you work with others.
2026-07892 — Notice Pursuant to the Defense Production Act of 1950
The Department of Justice says a new plan by the Department of Energy to help protect the country’s defense can move forward, even if it limits competition a bit. This plan lets private companies work together more closely to boost national security, and it kicks in right after this notice is published. If you’re in the energy or defense industries, this means new rules and teamwork are coming your way soon.
2026-05916 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-National Fire Protection Association
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) updated its list of fire safety standards and committee activities on February 3, 2026. This update helps keep their work protected under antitrust laws, meaning any legal claims can only seek actual damages. Firefighters, safety experts, and businesses using NFPA standards should note these changes, but there’s no new cost or deadline to worry about right now.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-01008 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants your feedback on their plan to collect some info from the public. This helps them follow rules that make sure they don’t ask for too much paperwork. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until March 23, 2026, to speak up—no money changes yet, just a chance to shape what’s asked!
Next: 2026-01011 — New Postal Products
The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is asking the public to weigh in by January 23, 2026. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail options, possibly changing prices or service terms soon. It’s a chance to have your say before any new deals go live!