Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado developer who builds a new high-rise apartment building with more than 4 stories served by an elevator must comply with the FHA's accessibility requirements for:

AA. Only the ground-floor units specifically, excluding every unit on an upper accessible floor
BB. All units in buildings with 4 or more units, including accessible building entrances, accessible routes, doorways wide enough for wheelchairs, accessible environmental controls, and accessible common areasCorrect
CC. Only accessible parking spaces, though many experienced professionals would note some exceptions depending on the circumstances, though the precise application can differ somewhat from one county to the next
DD. No accessibility requirements for new construction

Why B. All units in buildings with 4 or more units, including accessible building entrances, accessible routes, doorways wide enough for wheelchairs, accessible environmental controls, and accessible common areas Is Correct

Answer B: B. All units in buildings with 4 or more units, including accessible building entrances, accessible routes, doorways wide enough for wheelchairs, accessible environmental controls, and accessible common areas

The FHA requires that covered multifamily dwellings (4+ units) built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, meet specific accessibility design requirements. For buildings with elevators, ALL units must comply.

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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