Which accessibility requirements apply to housing constructed after the 1991 amendments?

Which accessibility requirements apply to housing constructed after the 1991 amendments?

• A. They apply only to public accommodations, not housing.
• B. Requirements for accessible design features to accommodate people with disabilities (e.g., routes, door widths, accessible controls).
• C. They were repealed after 1991.
• D. The accessibility requirements do not apply to housing constructed after 1991.

Answer: (B)

After the 1991 amendments to the Fair Housing Act, new multifamily housing built after that date must include accessible design features to accommodate people with disabilities. This means design elements like accessible routes from parking to units and through common areas, doors with sufficient clear width, and controls (light switches, outlets, thermostats) placed at accessible heights, as well as kitchens and bathrooms that can be used by someone with mobility challenges. The other statements misstate the scope or status of the requirements.

After the 1991 amendments to the Fair Housing Act, new multifamily housing built after that date must include accessible design features to accommodate people with disabilities. This means design elements like accessible routes from parking to units and through common areas, doors with sufficient clear width, and controls (light switches, outlets, thermostats) placed at accessible heights, as well as kitchens and bathrooms that can be used by someone with mobility challenges. The other statements misstate the scope or status of the requirements.