Who has obligations under the Fair Housing Act?
The Fair Housing Act applies to public and private housing. There are exceptions for owner- occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker, and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members. Covered multifamily housing consisting of four or more units built after March 13th, 1991 must comply with the following design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act: • Accessible Entrance on an Accessible Route • Accessible Public and Common-Use Areas • Usable Doors • Accessible Route Into and Through the Dwelling Unit • Accessible Light Switches, Electrical Outlets, Thermostats, and Environmental Controls • Reinforced Walls in Bathrooms • Usable Kitchens and Bathrooms According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a housing provider should do everything that he or she can to assist, but is not required to make changes that would fundamentally alter the progr
