Americans with Disabilities Act: Guidance for Commercial Real Estate Owners

Summary

One goal of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the ADA or the Act) is to ensure that commercial facilities and public accommodations are accessible to persons with disabilities. As a result, ADA regulations have far-reaching effect on both newly constructed and existing buildings. This practice note explains ADA accessibility requirements and provides guidance to commercial real estate owners and building managers (and their counsel) on how to comply with these requirements.