How do the Fair Housing Acts accessibility requirements apply when historic preservation codes are involved?
Existing buildings that are converted to dwelling units are not subject to the Act’s access requirements because they are not newly constructed for first occupancy after March 13, 1991. New construction in historic areas must comply with the Fair Housing Act, and building code requirements for historic preservation should not conflict with access requirements. If there is a conflict involving new construction in areas of historic preservation, the federal requirements must still be met.
Related Questions
- If the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Fair Housing Act requirements both apply to the same property, which standard should be used?
- The Fair Housing Act was amended to cover people with disabilities in 1988, but its accessibility requirements only apply to housing built after 1991. Why?
- How do the Fair Housing Acts accessibility requirements apply when historic preservation codes are involved?
