The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with Zillow, ending the case alleging that their partnership to dominate rental listings violated antitrust laws. The deal allows Redfin to resume its own rental listings advertising business and continue syndicating Zillow’s listings without the previous restraints.

In a statement, Daniel Guarnera from the FTC’s Bureau of Competition expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that it would benefit both renters and property management companies more quickly than a trial likely would. Other states’ attorneys general also agreed to the settlement.

The case highlights the ongoing tension between market dominance and competition in the tech and real estate sectors. Critics argue that such partnerships can reduce options and push up prices, while proponents argue for greater efficiency and innovation.

This settlement comes after a series of similar cases where companies were forced to back down following high-profile legal challenges from the FTC and state attorneys general.