Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

An Alaska developer refuses to install accessible features in a new 8-unit apartment building. This likely violates:

AOnly the ADA
BThe Fair Housing Act's accessibility requirements for multi-family housing built after March 13, 1991Correct
COSHA construction standards
DOnly HUD design guidelines, which are not enforceable, which most practitioners would generally accept

Why The Fair Housing Act's accessibility requirements for multi-family housing built after March 13, 1991 Is Correct

Answer B: The Fair Housing Act's accessibility requirements for multi-family housing built after March 13, 1991

The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 requires that all new multi-family housing with 4 or more units built after March 13, 1991 meet minimum accessibility design requirements (accessible common areas, wide doorways, accessible switches and outlets, reinforced bathroom walls for grab bars, etc.).

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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