Fair Housing
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that commercial properties open to the public provide:
AAccessible features only if constructed after 1990
BReasonable accommodations and accessibility for persons with disabilities✓ Correct
CReserved parking only — no other modifications
DAccessibility only in government-owned buildings
Explanation
The ADA requires places of public accommodation and commercial facilities to remove barriers and provide accessibility for persons with disabilities. This applies to new construction and, where readily achievable, to existing buildings.
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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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