By: Sandy Lee Algorithmic technology is rapidly reshaping the housing market, particularly through tenant screening. Landlords increasingly rely on tenant-screening algorithms to perform background checks on prospective tenants to streamline the paperwork-intensive rental process and reduce fraud and evictions.[1] While these tools are intended to evaluate tenant risk, they are proving faulty and often creating…

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By: Linnea Miller In recent years, Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE” or “C-PACE” for commercial properties) programs have emerged across the country as a powerful tool for financing energy efficiency—from energy-efficient HVAC systems and lighting retrofits to solar panels and water conservation measures.[1] PACE financing provides property owners with the capital needed for substantial upgrades…

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