Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act requires that multifamily buildings with 4 or more units built after 1991 must:
AHave elevators in all buildings
BComply with accessibility design requirements for ground-floor units and all units in buildings with elevators✓ Correct
CReserve 10% of units for persons with disabilities
DProvide free modifications to all disabled tenants
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires multifamily buildings with 4+ units built after March 13, 1991, to meet accessibility design requirements including accessible common areas, adaptable unit interiors, and wider doorways.
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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.
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