Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-92
New construction
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It is unlawful to fail to design and construct dwellings after March 13, 1991, in such a manner that: (1) Each dwelling has at least one building entrance on an accessible route; (2) The public use and common use portions of such dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by a disabled person; (3) All the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within such dwelling are sufficiently wide to allow passage by disabled persons in wheelchairs; and (4) All premises within such dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design: a. An accessible route into and through the dwelling; b. Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations; c. Reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and d. Usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space.
Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-92 establishes that any dwelling constructed after March 13, 1991 must meet specific accessibility standards. These requirements include at least one accessible building entrance, accessible common areas, doorways wide enough for wheelchair passage, and adaptive design features throughout each unit—such as reachable controls, reinforced bathroom walls for future grab bars, and maneuverable kitchen and bathroom layouts. The rule applies broadly to new construction and is intended to ensure that disabled persons can access and use residential spaces.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-92, property owners and developers who built or are building residential dwellings after March 13, 1991 are generally expected to incorporate all enumerated accessibility features into the design and construction phase. Compliant operators typically ensure that architectural plans include accessible entrances, appropriately wide doorways, reachable environmental controls, bathroom wall reinforcements, and wheelchair-maneuverable kitchens and bathrooms before breaking ground. Retrofitting after construction to meet these standards can be significantly more costly than building them in from the start, making early-stage compliance a common industry practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-92 gives residents of post-March 13, 1991 construction the right to expect that their building was designed and built with specific accessibility features, including accessible entrances, wide doorways, and adaptive design elements in kitchens and bathrooms. If a tenant believes their dwelling was constructed after that date but lacks these required features, they may have grounds to raise a violation under this provision. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the City of Lynwood, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or seeking guidance from a fair housing agency familiar with disability access requirements.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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