Fair Housing
Under Oregon fair housing law, what is an 'accessible unit' under the Fair Housing Act design requirements for multi-family housing?
AAny unit on the ground floor
BNew multi-family housing built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, must meet accessibility design standards including accessible routes and adaptable features✓ Correct
CUnits reserved exclusively for disabled tenants
DUnits with special government subsidy for accessibility modifications
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires that new multi-family housing with 4 or more units built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, meet minimum design and construction requirements. These include: at least one accessible building entrance, accessible common areas, doors wide enough for wheelchairs, accessible routes in units, and accessible bathroom design — all in ground-floor units and elevator-accessible units.
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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.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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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