Fair Housing
What is the 'design and construction' requirement under the Fair Housing Act for covered multifamily housing?
AAll multifamily housing must include rooftop solar panels after 2010
BNew multifamily buildings with 4+ units built after March 1991 must meet specific accessibility design requirements — accessible entrances, wider doorways, accessible common areas, and adaptable unit features✓ Correct
CAll new multifamily housing must include affordable units by design
DMultifamily builders must use only union labor in Delaware
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires new multifamily housing with 4+ units built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991 to meet specific design and construction requirements: accessible building entrance on accessible route, accessible common areas, doors wide enough for wheelchair access, accessible routes through units, and adaptable features (bathroom grab bars, etc.).
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