Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act requires multifamily housing built after March 13, 1991 (4+ units with elevators, first floor without elevators) to include accessible design features. These requirements are called:
AADA accessibility standards
BFair Housing Act design and construction requirements✓ Correct
CANSI A117.1 mandatory requirements
DHUD Section 504 standards
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act's design and construction requirements mandate that new multifamily housing built after March 13, 1991 include accessible and adaptable design features — accessible entrances, wider doorways, accessible light switches, and usable kitchens and bathrooms for persons with disabilities.
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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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