Fair Housing
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Minnesota law, a commercial building open to the public must:
AProvide accessible accommodations only if the business has more than 50 employees
BBe accessible to people with disabilities, including accessible entrances, restrooms, and pathways✓ Correct
COnly provide accessibility if constructed after 2000
DProvide accessibility only if requested by a customer
Explanation
The ADA requires places of public accommodation and commercial facilities to be accessible to people with disabilities. This includes accessible entrances, routes, restrooms, and customer service areas.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Fair Housing ActFederal 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.
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