Fair Housing
What does the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) require of commercial real estate?
AAll commercial buildings must provide free parking for disabled persons
BPlaces of public accommodation must be accessible to persons with disabilities, and new commercial construction must meet ADA standards✓ Correct
CCommercial landlords must modify all units for disabled tenants at no cost
DThe ADA only applies to government buildings
Explanation
The ADA requires places of public accommodation (retail, offices, restaurants, etc.) to be accessible to persons with disabilities. New commercial construction must comply with ADA accessibility standards, and existing buildings must remove barriers where readily achievable.
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