Fair Housing
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to real estate primarily in the context of:
AResidential sales
BNew commercial construction and public accommodations✓ Correct
CSingle-family rental homes
DAgricultural property
Explanation
The ADA requires accessibility in places of public accommodation and commercial facilities. For real estate, it applies primarily to commercial buildings, requiring accessible design in new construction and renovations.
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