<p>One of the ways that officials are aiming to level the playing field&nbsp;is a proposed crackdown on landlords or property managers who use algorithms to set rents.&nbsp;Newsday business reporter&nbsp;Jonathan LaMantia&nbsp;has more.&nbsp;</p>


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