Fair Housing
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it applies to commercial real estate requires:
AAll commercial buildings to provide accessible entrances and facilities for persons with disabilities✓ Correct
BOnly new construction to meet accessibility standards
CResidential properties to install wheelchair ramps
DBusinesses to provide sign language interpreters for all transactions
Explanation
The ADA requires places of public accommodation and commercial facilities to be accessible to persons with disabilities. This applies to new construction and also requires removal of barriers in existing facilities when 'readily achievable.
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