Case Files: Building Code Barriers - The Fair Housing Institute, Inc.

Case Files: Building Code Barriers

In this episode of Fair Housing Insiders, Jonathan Saar and Leslie Tucker discuss the case of United States vs. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which examines how state building codes can create barriers for individuals with disabilities.

Highlights:

00:25 – State Codes vs. Fair Housing

01:23 – Overview of the Case

03:13 – Discriminatory Implications of Building Codes

05:22 – Legal Questions and Challenges

06:57 – Balancing Safety and Accessibility

08:21 – Key Takeaways for Property Management Professionals

Case: United States v The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (M.D. Pa.)