Fair Housing
What does the Fair Housing Act require of multi-family housing built after March 13, 1991?
AAll units must be fully wheelchair accessible
BBuildings with four or more units must meet specific accessibility design and construction requirements
CAll common areas must be accessible to persons with disabilities
DBoth B and C✓ Correct
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires that multi-family buildings with four or more units built after March 13, 1991 include accessible design features in all ground-floor units (or all units in elevator buildings) and accessible common areas.
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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.
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.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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