Fair Housing
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which types of buildings must provide accessible design features?
AAll residential rental properties regardless of size
BCommercial facilities and places of public accommodation✓ Correct
CSingle-family homes sold through MLS only
DOnly federally funded housing projects
Explanation
The ADA applies to commercial facilities and places of public accommodation (like retail stores, hotels, restaurants). It does not directly apply to private residential housing — that is governed by the Fair Housing Act.
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