The Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) all have accessibility provisions. Fair Housing addresses dwelling and common areas, while ADA covers the public areas of our properties. That is why there is no such thing as an "ADA" apartment. We have adaptable units under Fair Housing with modifications or accessible units under 504. Let's match some specific items with these 3 major federal accessibility laws. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of the provisions below will not relate to all affordable housing properties. This Quizzle simply deals with the provisions of the laws. How or if these apply to your property is another topic.

1. In 2013, swimming pools needed to be equipped with a lift or sloped entry to be considered accessible. 

a. Americans with Disabilities Act

b. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

c. The Fair Housing Act

d. All of the Above

2. 5% of all units in a project must be fully accessible. 2% of the units must be equipped for those with auditory/visual needs.

3. Hallways should be a minimum of 36" wide and allow a person to make a 90 degree turn into or out of the door opening.

4. When an owner approves a reasonable modification to a dwelling unit, the owner is required to cover the costs associated with the modification unless it would cause and undue financial burden.

5. The term "service animal" has to be explicitly defined not to include companion animals.