Does the separation of units with breezeways affect whether or not a building has four or more dwelling units under the Acts design and construction requirements?
No. In situations where the dwelling units are connected by a covered walkway (a breezeway) or stairs that are structurally tied to the main body of the building, the dwelling units are considered to be in a single building. Ground floor units in these buildings, if there is no elevator, are covered by the Fair Housing Act’s design and construction requirements. Fair Housing Act Design Manual, Page 10.
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