Q: I live in a 3 floor condominium our east wing and at the ground floor elevator entrance there is a step-up to get on the elevator. My question is whether there is a state, county or city (Vero Beach) law that states there must be a handicap ramp to help wheelchairs or any other device (i.e. a walker) to get on the elevator?
– J.T., Vero Beach
A: Thank you for your question. The situation you describe is covered under the Fair Housing Act, and the association must make a reasonable accommodation by constructing a ramp at association’s expense.
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