Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, along with attorneys general from Arizona, New York, Virginia, Washington, and the FTC, sued Zillow and Redfin for an anticompetitive agreement where Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to exit the multifamily rental listing market. The complaint alleges violations of the Sherman Act and Clayton Act, claiming the agreement reduces competition and could lead to higher rents.
In-house legal teams should review contracts for antitrust risks, including exclusive dealing arrangements, non-compete clauses, market division agreements, and any provisions that could restrict competition. Specifically, check for agreements where one party pays another to exit a market or become an exclusive provider, as such practices may violate Sherman Act Section 1 and Clayton Act Section 7.
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Zillow and Redfin
Also known as: Zillow; Redfin
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Real EstateOfficial Press Release
https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2025-press-releases/tong-sues-zillow-and-redfin-for-anticompetitive-agreement-that-could-make-rent-prices-even-higher
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Connecticut Attorney General Enforcement Page
https://portal.ct.gov/AG/Privacy/Privacy-Resources
"Zillow and Redfin"
"Section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1"
"Section 7 of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 18"
"Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to exit the ILS market for multifamily properties."
$625K
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$2.6M
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$2.0M
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$13.7M
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