A building that has at least 4 housing units that has one or more elevators, or a building that has at least 4 units that are all on ground level. 

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There must be reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, for which the owner/landlord cannot refuse. This includes changes in rules, policies, practices, and services. If the housing unit is a multifamily dwelling, changes must be made that will make the building accessible and usable. 42 U.S.C. §§ 3604(3)(A)-(3)(B) (2018)

Accommodations for people with disabilities in the Fair Housing Act

Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. (2018)


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Multi Family dwelling meaning in the Fair Housing Act

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794) requires that the housing owner/landlord is required to pay for any accommodations as well as fix them. The exception is that if the person demonstrates that providing payment for this would be a burden. Section 504 and the ADA requires that governmental bodies will be financially responsible for accommodations for public housing and other federally assisted provided housing, 24 C.F.R. part 8, 24 C.F.R. part 9. 

Payment for Reasonable Accommodation

The Fair Housing Act outlines that for multi family dwellings, accommodations include making the public and shared spaces usable for people with disabilities, door passageways are wide enough for wheelchairs to fit through, and all units within the dwelling must contain the following elements: accessible routes into and throughout the facility, controls in accessible areas, construction that would allow the installation of grab bars, a useable kitchen and bathroom that would allow a person in a wheelchair to use the space. 42 U.S.C. § 3604 (f)(3)(C)

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