Fair Housing
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to Pennsylvania real estate primarily in the context of:
AAll residential rental properties regardless of size
BPlaces of public accommodation and commercial facilities, requiring accessibility✓ Correct
CAll owner-occupied residential sales
DOnly federally funded housing projects
Explanation
The ADA primarily applies to places of public accommodation (stores, offices, hotels) and commercial facilities, requiring accessibility for persons with disabilities. Residential properties are primarily covered by the Fair Housing Act's disability provisions rather than the ADA.
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