AI Bias in Housing: $2 Million Settlement for Erroneous Rental Rejection
An AI-powered tenant screening system, SafeRent, unfairly rejected Mary's rental application due to a low score, prompting a $2 million settlement and a five-year ban on using the system for voucher holders; highlighting AI bias in housing.
AI Bias in Housing: $2 Million Settlement for Erroneous Rental Rejection
An AI-powered tenant screening system, SafeRent, unfairly rejected Mary's rental application due to a low score, prompting a $2 million settlement and a five-year ban on using the system for voucher holders; highlighting AI bias in housing.
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56% Bias Score
Mining Subsidence Leaves 40 French Residents in Uninhabitable Homes
In Rosbruck, Moselle, Joëlle's house is severely damaged by mining subsidence causing a 2.8% slope and unlivable conditions; the French state refuses compensation until a 3% slope is reached, highlighting a broader issue affecting 40 residents.
Mining Subsidence Leaves 40 French Residents in Uninhabitable Homes
In Rosbruck, Moselle, Joëlle's house is severely damaged by mining subsidence causing a 2.8% slope and unlivable conditions; the French state refuses compensation until a 3% slope is reached, highlighting a broader issue affecting 40 residents.
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56% Bias Score
France's Political Crisis: Uncertainty Rocks Real Estate and Energy Renovation
France's government crisis creates uncertainty in the real estate sector, impacting housing prices, credit rates, and energy renovations; while changes to MaPrimeRénov reduce aid for biomass heating and comprehensive renovations, delaying energy efficiency improvements.
France's Political Crisis: Uncertainty Rocks Real Estate and Energy Renovation
France's government crisis creates uncertainty in the real estate sector, impacting housing prices, credit rates, and energy renovations; while changes to MaPrimeRénov reduce aid for biomass heating and comprehensive renovations, delaying energy efficiency improvements.
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44% Bias Score
Wealthy Nonagenarian Fights Eviction in Lengthy Legal Battle
A 93-year-old woman with substantial assets is fighting eviction from her luxury apartment in Vincennes, France, despite multiple court orders, creating a protracted legal battle costing over €100,000 and raising questions about the application of tenant protection laws.
Wealthy Nonagenarian Fights Eviction in Lengthy Legal Battle
A 93-year-old woman with substantial assets is fighting eviction from her luxury apartment in Vincennes, France, despite multiple court orders, creating a protracted legal battle costing over €100,000 and raising questions about the application of tenant protection laws.
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60% Bias Score
Hanouna's Legal Battle with Non-Paying Tenant
French TV host Cyril Hanouna is involved in a legal battle to evict a tenant who owes him a substantial amount of unpaid rent.
Hanouna's Legal Battle with Non-Paying Tenant
French TV host Cyril Hanouna is involved in a legal battle to evict a tenant who owes him a substantial amount of unpaid rent.
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40% Bias Score
Fast and Affordable Pre-Dated Statements
PRE-ETAT.DATE provides fast and affordable pre-dated statements for real estate transactions, streamlining the process for both individuals and professionals.
Fast and Affordable Pre-Dated Statements
PRE-ETAT.DATE provides fast and affordable pre-dated statements for real estate transactions, streamlining the process for both individuals and professionals.
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0% Bias Score
Parisian Rental Scam Highlights Booking.com Vulnerability
A 23-year-old Parisian job seeker, Judith C., was nearly scammed out of \u20ac1,650 by a fraudulent rental listing that appeared legitimate due to the use of Booking.com; however, Booking.com confirmed that the listing was not theirs.
Parisian Rental Scam Highlights Booking.com Vulnerability
A 23-year-old Parisian job seeker, Judith C., was nearly scammed out of \u20ac1,650 by a fraudulent rental listing that appeared legitimate due to the use of Booking.com; however, Booking.com confirmed that the listing was not theirs.
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44% Bias Score
French Town Offers Financial Aid to Attract Young Homebuyers
Marolles-les-Braults, Sarthe, France, will provide \u20ac5,000 + \u20ac1,000/child (under 15) to first-time homebuyers under 40 starting January 1, 2025, to combat its aging population and numerous vacant properties, with a 5-year resale restriction.
French Town Offers Financial Aid to Attract Young Homebuyers
Marolles-les-Braults, Sarthe, France, will provide \u20ac5,000 + \u20ac1,000/child (under 15) to first-time homebuyers under 40 starting January 1, 2025, to combat its aging population and numerous vacant properties, with a 5-year resale restriction.
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40% Bias Score
Diddy's Holmby Hills Mansion Remains Unsold Amidst Sex Trafficking Scandal
Sean Combs (Diddy) listed his $61.5 million Holmby Hills mansion in September, following a federal raid linked to sex trafficking charges which yielded over 1000 bottles of massage oil and lubricant; the property, purchased in 2014 for $39 million, remains unsold despite its luxurious features.
Diddy's Holmby Hills Mansion Remains Unsold Amidst Sex Trafficking Scandal
Sean Combs (Diddy) listed his $61.5 million Holmby Hills mansion in September, following a federal raid linked to sex trafficking charges which yielded over 1000 bottles of massage oil and lubricant; the property, purchased in 2014 for $39 million, remains unsold despite its luxurious features.
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44% Bias Score
Proposed Increase in French Notary Fees Sparks Controversy
France is considering increasing notary fees, which could significantly impact the housing market and disproportionately affect lower-income individuals.
Proposed Increase in French Notary Fees Sparks Controversy
France is considering increasing notary fees, which could significantly impact the housing market and disproportionately affect lower-income individuals.
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48% Bias Score
France: Thousands hit by erroneous vacant property tax bills
Thousands of French homeowners wrongly received tax bills for vacant properties, prompting an automatic cancellation by authorities. The errors primarily stem from changes in property ownership or occupancy in 2022-2023 and the system's expansion.
France: Thousands hit by erroneous vacant property tax bills
Thousands of French homeowners wrongly received tax bills for vacant properties, prompting an automatic cancellation by authorities. The errors primarily stem from changes in property ownership or occupancy in 2022-2023 and the system's expansion.
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36% Bias Score
France combats energy poverty among homeowners
France tackles energy poverty with a focus on supporting homeowners struggling with renovation costs.
France combats energy poverty among homeowners
France tackles energy poverty with a focus on supporting homeowners struggling with renovation costs.
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0% Bias Score