Fair Housing
An architect designing a new multifamily building of 10 units fails to include accessible features required by the Fair Housing Act. Who may be held liable?
AOnly the property owner
BThe architect, builder, and/or property owner/developer may all be liable for failure to comply✓ Correct
COnly the building contractor
DOnly the local building department
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act's design and construction requirements create liability for architects, builders, and developers who fail to include required accessibility features in covered multifamily housing. All parties involved in design and construction may be held responsible.
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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.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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