Fair Housing
A North Dakota homebuilder who designs new townhomes without accessibility features required for multi-family units built after 1991 has potentially:
AFollowed all applicable laws
BViolated the Fair Housing Act's design and construction requirements for covered multifamily housing✓ Correct
CComplied with federal standards but violated North Dakota building codes
DBuilt legally because builders are exempt from fair housing
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires that multifamily housing (4 or more units) built after March 13, 1991 include accessible design features including accessible entrances, wider doorways, and adaptable bathrooms. Failure to include these features violates the FHA regardless of local building codes.
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