End Rent Fixing Act of 2025

Empowerment of Aggrieved Renters: Under Section 4(b), any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in a district court to recover damages.

Financial Recovery for Victims: Section 4(b)(2) provides that a court shall award a plaintiff threefold the damages sustained, plus reasonable litigation costs and attorney fees.

Protection Against Arbitration Barriers: Section 4(b)(3) states that a pre-dispute arbitration agreement or joint action waiver relating to a violation of this Act shall be invalid or unenforceable at the election of the plaintiff.

Broad Enforcement Powers: Section 4(a) provides multiple avenues for enforcement, including through the Federal Trade Commission, the Attorney General, and State attorneys general.

Legal Burden for Rental Property Owners: Section 3(a) makes it unlawful for a rental property owner to knowingly subscribe to, contract with, or exchange anything of value for the services of a coordinator, which is deemed an unlawful method of competition.

Restrictions on Coordinating Functions: Section 3(b) makes it unlawful for any person to perform a coordinating function, which includes collecting and analyzing rental data to recommend prices or occupancy levels to multiple owners.