Fair Housing
The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) primarily applies to real estate by:
ARequiring all homes to be wheelchair accessible
BRequiring accessibility in places of public accommodation and commercial facilities✓ Correct
CApplying to all residential rentals regardless of size
DRequiring employers to provide housing
Explanation
The ADA requires accessibility in places of public accommodation and commercial facilities. It is distinct from the Fair Housing Act, which covers residential housing.
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Key Terms to Know
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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