Houston Landlords, Real Estate Firms Face Federal Class Action, $2.95M Settlement

Several Houston apartment managers and landlords are implicated in a federal class action lawsuit over an algorithm that allegedly inflates rent prices. NextHome and Fathom have settled commission lawsuits, with Fathom agreeing to a $2.95 million settlement. In Chicago, homeowners have sued an @properties broker alleging fraud and deceptive practices, claiming the agents lied about dually representing them and a renter who is failing to pay. Additionally, an ex-National Association of Realtors employee has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and discrimination.