ADA Compliance Requirements by Location & Property Type
Every property type faces unique ADA challenges, and enforcement varies by location. Find specific compliance information for your 50,200 businesses across LA.
Enforcement Trend: Most locations showing increased ADA lawsuit activity
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Downtown Los Angeles
85,000 residents
Up 18% YoY due to increased city inspections and serial plaintiff activity
Recent Case:
$15,000 - Multiple accessibility barriers including counter height and aisle width
Santa Monica
92,000 residents
Steady at high levels, focus shifting to digital accessibility and outdoor dining areas
Recent Case:
$12,000 - Outdoor dining blocking accessible path of travel
Beverly Hills
34,000 residents
Increasing focus on luxury retail and high-end hospitality compliance
Recent Case:
$35,000 - Luxury fitting rooms lacked accessible features
Hollywood
85,000 residents
Up 15% with focus on entertainment venues and tourist destinations
Recent Case:
$22,000 - Inadequate wheelchair seating and sightlines
West Los Angeles
70,000 residents
Stable with increased focus on medical facility compliance
Recent Case:
$28,000 - Exam rooms and medical equipment accessibility
Browse by Property Type
Each property type has unique compliance challenges and requirements
Retail Stores
High RiskRetail establishments including shops, boutiques, and department stores with public accommodation requirements.
Inspection Cost
$1,500
Timeline
30-45 days typical
Highest Fine Areas:
Restaurants
Critical RiskDining establishments including full-service restaurants, cafes, and quick-service locations.
Inspection Cost
$1,800
Timeline
45-60 days typical
Highest Fine Areas:
Medical Offices
Critical RiskHealthcare facilities including doctor offices, clinics, and outpatient centers.
Inspection Cost
$2,200
Timeline
60-90 days typical
Highest Fine Areas:
Office Buildings
High RiskCommercial office spaces including multi-tenant buildings and corporate facilities.
Inspection Cost
$2,500
Timeline
90-120 days typical
Highest Fine Areas:
Hotels
Critical RiskLodging facilities including hotels, motels, and extended stay properties.
Inspection Cost
$3,000
Timeline
90-120 days typical
Highest Fine Areas:
Fitness Centers
High RiskGyms, fitness studios, and recreational facilities.
Inspection Cost
$2,000
Timeline
60-90 days typical
Highest Fine Areas:
Banks
Medium RiskFinancial institutions including banks, credit unions, and loan offices.
Inspection Cost
$1,700
Timeline
45-60 days typical
Highest Fine Areas:
Parking Facilities
High RiskParking lots, garages, and valet services.
Inspection Cost
$1,200
Timeline
30-45 days typical
Highest Fine Areas:
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Downtown Los Angeles
$1,500 inspection
High Risk$1,800 inspection
Critical Risk$2,200 inspection
Critical Risk$2,500 inspection
High Risk$3,000 inspection
Critical Risk$2,000 inspection
High Risk$1,700 inspection
Medium Risk$1,200 inspection
High RiskSanta Monica
$1,500 inspection
High Risk$1,800 inspection
Critical Risk$2,200 inspection
Critical Risk$2,500 inspection
High Risk$3,000 inspection
Critical Risk$2,000 inspection
High Risk$1,700 inspection
Medium Risk$1,200 inspection
High RiskBeverly Hills
$1,500 inspection
High Risk$1,800 inspection
Critical Risk$2,200 inspection
Critical Risk$2,500 inspection
High Risk$3,000 inspection
Critical Risk$2,000 inspection
High Risk$1,700 inspection
Medium Risk$1,200 inspection
High RiskHollywood
$1,500 inspection
High Risk$1,800 inspection
Critical Risk$2,200 inspection
Critical Risk$2,500 inspection
High Risk$3,000 inspection
Critical Risk$2,000 inspection
High Risk$1,700 inspection
Medium Risk$1,200 inspection
High RiskWest Los Angeles
$1,500 inspection
High Risk$1,800 inspection
Critical Risk$2,200 inspection
Critical Risk$2,500 inspection
High Risk$3,000 inspection
Critical Risk$2,000 inspection
High Risk$1,700 inspection
Medium Risk$1,200 inspection
High RiskRecent ADA Compliance Updates
Downtown LA Sees 18% Increase
Recent enforcement actions up significantly in Financial District
Digital Accessibility Requirements
Websites must now meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Restaurant Avoids $15K Fine
Proactive inspection saves Santa Monica business
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