INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST, INC.

Item 1.** Legal Proceedings.

We are subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business operations. Matters which arise out of allegations of bodily injury, property damage, employment practices and professional liability are generally covered by insurance. While the resolution of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we currently believe the final outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

On July 2, 2025, the Attorney General of Kentucky filed a complaint against RealPage and nine other defendants who own and/or manage multifamily residential rental housing, including IRT, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, also alleging that the defendants conspired to fix, raise, maintain, and stabilize rent prices in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act. On September 15, 2025, IRT and other defendants in the complaint filed motions to dismiss the case. On February 2, 2026, the court denied the motions to dismiss. This proceeding is in the early stages, and it is not possible for IRT to predict the outcome nor is it possible to estimate the amount of loss, if any, which may be associated with an adverse decision in this matter. We deny all allegations of wrongdoing in connection with the complaint and intend to defend against these claims vigorously. We are engaged in certain other legal proceedings, as disclosed in Note 11, “Other Disclosures–Litigation”, which disclosure is incorporated herein by reference.