Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act requires that new construction of multifamily housing (4+ units) built after 1991 include accessible features such as:
AElevators in all buildings
BAccessible entry routes, wider doors, accessible common areas, and adaptable units✓ Correct
CPool lifts in all buildings with pools
DBraille signage throughout the building
Explanation
The FHA requires new multifamily buildings (4+ units, first occupied after 3/13/1991) to have accessible routes, wider doors, accessible common areas, and adaptable kitchens and bathrooms.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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