Texas Real Estate Brokerage Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) Practice Exam

Which law typically covers commercial property transactions instead of the Fair Housing Act?

1. Civil Rights Act

2. Americans with Disabilities Act

3. Community Reinvestment Act

4. Fair Housing Amendments Act

The correct answer is: Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the law that is typically relevant to commercial property transactions as it requires that public accommodations and commercial facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. The ADA ensures that newly constructed or altered commercial spaces are designed to be accessible, thus promoting inclusion and equality for disabled individuals in public settings. While the Fair Housing Act focuses on residential properties and addresses discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status, the ADA has a broader application in the commercial sector. This distinguishes it from the other laws listed, which either do not specifically pertain to commercial property transactions or are primarily focused on residential issues. The Civil Rights Act, for instance, encompasses broader civil rights protections, while the Community Reinvestment Act aims to ensure that banks lend to all communities, and the Fair Housing Amendments Act specifically addresses modifications to the Fair Housing Act. Each of these plays a role but doesn't specifically target the commercial property framework like the ADA does.