ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES

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--- EXTERIOR ACCESS & PARKING ---
[ ] Main Entrance Location
[ ] Number of Accessible Parking Spaces
[ ] Accessible Parking Space Slope (%)
[ ] Accessible Route to Entrance (if applicable) (Ramp, Level Surface, Elevator, None)
[ ] Ramp Slope (%)
[ ] Date of Last Exterior Access Inspection
[ ] Comments/Observations Regarding Exterior Access

--- COMMON AREAS ---
[ ] Hallway Width (feet)
[ ] Ramp Slope (%) (Compliant (â‰¤ 1:12), Non-Compliant ( > 1:12))
[ ] Accessible Features Present (Select all that apply) (Accessible Elevators, Accessible Laundry Facilities, Accessible Waste Receptacles, Tactile Signage, None)
[ ] Detailed Observations/Deficiencies
[ ] Date of Last Inspection
[ ] Area Lighting Adequacy (Adequate, Insufficient, Needs Improvement)

--- ACCESSIBLE UNITS ---
[ ] Accessible Unit Number
[ ] Accessible Unit Type (e.g., Adaptable, Hearing Accessible, Visually Accessible) (Adaptable, Hearing Accessible, Visually Accessible, Other)
[ ] Doorway Width (inches)
[ ] Bathroom Sink Height (inches)
[ ] Grab Bar Installation (Bathroom) (Installed per Standards, Needs Adjustment, Not Installed)
[ ] Detailed Accessibility Features Description
[ ] Date of Last Accessibility Review

--- DOORS AND HARDWARE ---
[ ] Door Width (inches)
[ ] Door Handle Type (Lever, Knob, Accessible Lever)
[ ] Door Closing Speed (Slow Closing, Standard, Fast)
[ ] Notes on Door Operation (e.g., any sticking or difficulty)
[ ] Threshold Height (inches) (0, 0.5, 1, Greater than 1)
[ ] Photo of Door Hardware

--- BATHROOMS ---
[ ] Toilet Height (inches)
[ ] Sink Clearance (inches)
[ ] Grab Bar Height (inches - Seat)
[ ] Grab Bar Mounting Type (Wall Mounted, Floor Supported)
[ ] Shower/Tub Type (Roll-in Shower, Transfer Bench Accessible Tub, Standard Tub/Shower)
[ ] Notes on Bathroom Accessibility
[ ] Date of Last Bathroom Accessibility Review

--- KITCHENS ---
[ ] Counter Height (inches)
[ ] Clearance Beneath Sink (inches)
[ ] Sink Lever/Handle Type (Lever, Motion Sensor, Traditional (requires two hands))
[ ] Accessible Appliance Features (Front Controls, Side Controls, Pull-out Shelves, Easy-Reach Handles)
[ ] Notes on Appliance Accessibility
[ ] Range/Oven Controls (Front Controls, Side Controls, Remote/Voice Controlled)
[ ] Date of Appliance Accessibility Review

--- LIGHTING & SIGNAGE ---
[ ] Adequacy of Exterior Lighting? (Yes - Sufficient Lighting, No - Insufficient Lighting, Needs Further Assessment)
[ ] Average Foot-Candle Reading (Exterior)
[ ] Signage Visibility (Exterior) (Excellent - Easily Visible, Good - Mostly Visible, Fair - Requires Closer Inspection, Poor - Difficult to See)
[ ] Photo Documentation of Signage (Exterior)
[ ] Braille Signage Present? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Description of any Signage Issues (Exterior)

--- EMERGENCY SYSTEMS ---
[ ] Type of Emergency Notification System (Audible Alarms, Visual Strobe Lights, SMS/Text Alerts, Email Notifications, Combination System)
[ ] Number of Audible Alarm Speakers
[ ] Number of Visual Strobe Lights
[ ] Last System Test Date
[ ] Typical System Test Time
[ ] Battery Backup Status (Functional, Needs Replacement, Not Applicable)
[ ] Comments/Observations

--- DOCUMENTATION & RECORDS ---
[ ] Date of Last Accessibility Assessment
[ ] Summary of Assessment Findings & Recommendations
[ ] Accessibility Assessment Report (PDF)
[ ] Number of Accessible Units Available
[ ] Compliance Standard Followed (ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines, Local Accessibility Code, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Notes on any deviations from standard practices
[ ] Date of Last Remediation Effort (if applicable)
[ ] Supporting Documentation for Remediation (e.g., Invoices, Permits)

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