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ADA accessibility violations are on the rise at commercial properties across the country. The best way to ensure your property is safe and accessible is to be proactive and remain compliant. A great place to start is on the parking lot.
In many circumstances, the property owner will be responsible for ADA compliance and violations. Tenants are not held liable for ADA violations that occur in areas exclusively under control of the landlord, unless otherwise noted in the leasing agreement to the tenant. The landlord, as the property owner, has potential ADA public accommodation liability for the entire property – including the common areas and any property that is occupied by the tenant.
There are tax breaks to assist small businesses in complying with ADA, to meet the criteria for tax breaks you must have 30 or fewer full-time employees or have revenue of $1 million or less in the previous tax year. Eligible expenses may include the cost of undertaking barrier removal to improve accessibility. Outside of small business tax breaks, Section 190 of the IRS code provides a tax deduction for businesses of all sizes for costs incurred in removing architectural barriers in existing facilities. The maximum deduction is $15,000 per year.
The federal ADA regulations are the bare minimum to be compliant; in some cases, local regulations may be more stringent and should be checked before proceeding with any remediation or repairs.
Let’s Pave can help make your parking lot compliant. Our ADA experts have reviewed thousands of parking lots and performed ADA remediation at numerous sites. We understand the federal laws and perform due diligence to ensure your parking lot also meets local regulations. The result is a safe and accessible parking lot, which reduces the potential for lawsuits or costly violations. Ready? Let’s comply!
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