CONSULTING
We guide clients on the intricacies of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) requirements. ABOUT FHA
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.
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.
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.
MARKETS
Affordable Housing Assisted Living Independent Living Multifamily Student Housing
FACTS & FIGURES
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
10 CASp, ICC, and/or RAS certified Accessibility Specialists
THE ST. REGIS CHICAGO (VISTA TOWER)
Developer: Magellan Development Group
Architect: Studio Gang
393 condos
192 key hotel
FHA STRATEGIC CONSULTING
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.
■ 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
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.
FHA PRESENTATIONS, TRAINING, AND WEBINARS
LCM provides technical guidance through generated presentations and webinars to train contractors, developers, code officials, architects, and civil engineers.
5TH & BRAZOS| Austin, Texas
Developer: Magellan Development Group
Architect: bKL
274 condos
2 hotels
400 key rooms
AVIVA CORAL GABLES | Miami, Florida
Developer: Hines
Architect: Arquitectonica
276 units
PARCEL F | San Francisco, California
Developer: Hines
Architect: HKS
393 condos
192 key hotel
SELECT CLIENTS
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
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
