Fair Housing
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) primarily applies to Massachusetts real estate by requiring:
AAll rental housing to have accessible units
BCommercial facilities and public accommodations to be accessible to persons with disabilities✓ Correct
CAll single-family homes to have ramps
DLandlords to pay for all accessibility modifications
Explanation
The ADA applies to commercial facilities, public accommodations, and employers, requiring accessibility for persons with disabilities. The Fair Housing Act (not ADA) governs residential accessibility requirements.
Related Massachusetts Fair Housing Questions
- Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permissible exemption?
- In Massachusetts, a landlord's refusal to accept a prospective tenant who holds a lawful restraining order against a prior tenant may constitute discrimination based on:
- Which of the following advertising phrases is MOST LIKELY to be a fair housing violation?
- The Massachusetts fair housing law protects veterans from housing discrimination. This means a landlord cannot refuse to rent to a person because they are:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, a person with a disability has the right to make reasonable modifications to a rental unit at their own expense, but the landlord may require:
- An 'affirmatively furthering fair housing' (AFFH) obligation applies primarily to:
- The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits discrimination based on all of the following EXCEPT:
- Under Massachusetts fair housing law, a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability might include:
Practice More Massachusetts Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Massachusetts Quiz →