Fair Housing
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires new multifamily housing constructed after March 13, 1991 with 4 or more units to include:
AElevators in all buildings regardless of height
BAccessible design features such as accessible entrances, wider doorways, and reinforced bathroom walls✓ Correct
CDesignated parking for all residents with disabilities
DA resident services coordinator for persons with disabilities
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act (not ADA, but FHA's accessibility requirements) requires that multifamily dwellings of 4 or more units built after March 13, 1991 include accessible design features including accessible entrances, wider doorways, accessible thermostats, and reinforced bathroom walls for grab bars. Ground floor units and all units in elevator buildings must comply.
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