However, recent legal actions suggest authorities are adapting their approach. The Justice Department's lawsuit against RealPage marks a significant shift in how antitrust laws are being applied to digital tools and platforms. The White House analysis makes clear that ending these anticompetitive practices could meaningfully decrease rental costs nationwide. However, achieving this goal will require continued enforcement action and potential new regulations to ensure genuine market competition. For renters, the report offers validation of long-held suspicions about market manipulation while quantifying its impact on their monthly expenses. It also suggests that without significant intervention, these practices will likely continue to drive up housing costs across the country.