FHA Consulting

Housing

FHA CONSULTING

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AB O UT F HA

We guide clients on the intricacies of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) requirements.

Our FHA team caters to a diverse clientele, such as architects, developers, contractors, investors, attorneys, and government agencies across the country.

Throughout the design phases, LCM meticulously reviews architectural, civil, landscape, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings for adherence to the FHA Design and Construction Requirements. We conduct construction inspections at key milestones such as post framing, close-up, and the final punch list. Our assessments cover accessibility in dwelling units, public areas, amenities, interior and exterior pedestrian routes, as well as resident and public parking.

Beyond compliance, we offer support to clients involved in litigation or subject to consent decree agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice. Whether serving as Independent Licensed Architects, neutral third-party reviewers, property surveyors, or expert witnesses, we evaluate adherence to FHA requirements and other relevant federal, state, and local codes for both plaintiffs and defendants.

In addition, LCM provides technical guidance to the public through a comprehensive training curriculum. We have conducted over 150 trainings, focusing on six modules: Design and Construction Requirements of the Fair Housing Act Overview; Accessible Routes; Accessible Public and Common-Use Areas; Common Design and Construction Violations and Solutions; Strategies for Compliant Kitchens; and Strategies for Compliant Bathrooms, we generated presentations and webinars to train contractors, developers, code officials, architects, and civil engineers.

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Our specialists are knowledgeable with federal, state, and local accessibility guidelines.

Our staff is at the forefront of developing and revising ADA accessibility guidelines and standards. Appointed by U.S Presidents, LCM Partners Jack Catlin, FAIA (1947 - 2023), and Doug Anderson both served on the U.S. Access Board.

They served on committees responsible for the revision of the ADA 1991 Accessibility Guidelines resulting in the 2010 ADA Accessibility Standards, including Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas; Guidelines for Public Rights of Way; and Guidelines for Passenger Vessels.

MARKETS

Affordable Housing Assisted Living Independent Living Multifamily Student Housing

On the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A117.1 Accessibility Committee, Doug currently serves on the Accessibility Committee and is the Chair of the Accessible Bathing Task Force.

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FA C T S & F I G U R E S

250k+

total dwelling units reviewed

1,025+

residential projects reviewed throughout the U.S. in the last 10 years

20k+

professionals trained

3,000

Inspected over 3,000 properties for ADA and FHA litigation support

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CASp, ICC, and/or RAS certified Accessibility Specialists

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T H E S T. R E G I S C H I C A G O ( V I S T A T O W E R )

Developer: Magellan Development Group

Architect: Studio Gang

393 condos 192 key hotel

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FH A STR ATEGIC CON SULT I N G

At various stages of the design process, LCM reviews architectural, interior design, civil, landscape, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings for compliance with the seven FHA Design and Construction Requirements.

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Investigation of the Federal and Local Regulations, Codes, Standards, and Policies Development or Review of Client’s Accessibility Design Guidelines Property FHA Compliance Assessments/Audits Interior and Exterior Route Assessments/Audit Accessibility Remediation Design Services FHA Compliance Peer Reviews – Plan and Construction Due Diligence Prioritization of Barrier Removal Prototype Review Accessible Dwelling Unit Dispersion Analysis Letter of Compliance Legal Support for FHA Complaints and Settlements Architectural Support FHA Accessibility Training

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ADA COMPLAINTS AND SETTLEMENTS SUPPORT

We offer subject matter expert, testifying expert, neutral third-party, and Independent Licensed Architect services, guiding clients through litigation or consent decree agreements.

ARCHITECTURAL SUPPORT

LCM provides technical guidance through generated presentations and webinars to train facility operations personnel, property managers, and architects.

F H A P R E S E N TAT I O N S , TRAINING, AND WEBINARS

LCM provides technical guidance through generated presentations and webinars to train contractors, developers, code officials, architects, and civil engineers.

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5 T H & B R A Z O S | Austin, Texas Developer: Magellan Development Group

Architect: bKL

274 condos 2 hotels 400 key rooms

AV I VA C O R A L G A B L E S | Miami, Florida

Developer: Hines Architect: Arquitectonica 276 units

PA R C E L F | San Francisco, California

Developer: Hines Architect: HKS 393 condos 192 key hotel

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SE L EC T C L IENTS

A.G. Spanos Antunovich AO Architects BDE Architecture Charlan Brock (CBA) Continental Properties Crescent Communities DCS Design Debartolo Devcon Dinerstein Dwell Design Fairfield Finfrock Fitzgerald Gensler Greenlight Communities Greystar Hickok Cole

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Hines Integra KTGY Legacy Partners Michaels Development Morgan Group MPS Architects North American Properties Quarterra Ryan Companies Sares Regis Shapiro & Company Southeast Venture Studio 222 SUB4 Development The John Buck Company Thompson Thrift Residential Wilcox Properties

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