This week, we are continuing our conversation on the Fair Housing Amendments Act as we answer questions related to adding units to an existing footprint, requirements for a standalone building, and whether a townhome with an elevator should meet FHA guidelines.

For this week’s accessibility brief, we have: “Serial Plaintiff Turns California ADA Lawsuits Into a Lucrative Cottage Industry,” “Fredericksburg steps up enforcement of ADA guidelines on sidewalk dining,” and “Local sheriff’s office prioritizes helping people with disabilities.”

In this episode, you will hear:

• Are there accessibility requirements for a 35-modular housing trailer park acquisition?
• Occupants removing accessible elements upon leaving a housing unit
• Making existing units smaller to add more units within the footprint
• Requirements to be considered a standalone building
• Should a townhome with an elevator comply with the FHA?

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Topic 1:

Serial Plaintiff Turns California ADA Lawsuits Into a Lucrative Cottage Industry

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2021/08/02/serial-plaintiff-turns-california-ada-lawsuits-into-lucrative-cottage-industry/

Topic 2:

Fredericksburg steps up enforcement of ADA guidelines on sidewalk dining

https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/fredericksburg-steps-up-enforcement-of-ada-guidelines-on-sidewalk-dining/article_4843f684-458a-558a-abd7-04ebdb73cd1c.html

Topic 3: 

Local sheriff’s office prioritizes helping people with disabilities

https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/local-sheriffs-office-prioritizes-helping-people-with-disabilities/

 

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