Fair Housing
Under the ADA, a commercial property owner must provide:
AFree housing for disabled employees
BReasonable accommodations and remove barriers to access where readily achievable✓ Correct
CElevators in all buildings regardless of cost
DA designated parking space for every disabled visitor
Explanation
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires commercial properties to provide reasonable accommodations and remove architectural barriers to accessibility where it is readily achievable.
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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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