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.

94 Recent Enforcement Actions
$5,120
Average ADA Fine
Beverly Hills
Highest Risk Area
40
Location & Property Combinations
7 Days
Report Turnaround
30+ Years
Experience

Enforcement Trend: Most locations showing increased ADA lawsuit activity

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Browse by Location

Select your location to see property-specific compliance requirements and recent enforcement activity

Downtown Los Angeles

85,000 residents

Businesses:15,000
Avg Fine:$4,500
Recent Actions:23

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

Businesses:8,500
Avg Fine:$5,200
Recent Actions:18

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

Businesses:6,200
Avg Fine:$6,800
Recent Actions:15

Increasing focus on luxury retail and high-end hospitality compliance

Recent Case:

$35,000 - Luxury fitting rooms lacked accessible features

Hollywood

85,000 residents

Businesses:11,000
Avg Fine:$4,200
Recent Actions:21

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

Businesses:9,500
Avg Fine:$4,900
Recent Actions:17

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 Risk

Retail establishments including shops, boutiques, and department stores with public accommodation requirements.

Inspection Cost

$1,500

Timeline

30-45 days typical

Highest Fine Areas:

Fitting Rooms:$6,000
Entrance:$5,000
Parking:$4,500

Restaurants

Critical Risk

Dining establishments including full-service restaurants, cafes, and quick-service locations.

Inspection Cost

$1,800

Timeline

45-60 days typical

Highest Fine Areas:

Restrooms:$8,000
Seating:$6,000
Entrance:$5,000

Medical Offices

Critical Risk

Healthcare facilities including doctor offices, clinics, and outpatient centers.

Inspection Cost

$2,200

Timeline

60-90 days typical

Highest Fine Areas:

Exam Equipment:$12,000
Exam Room Layout:$9,000
Restrooms:$8,000

Office Buildings

High Risk

Commercial office spaces including multi-tenant buildings and corporate facilities.

Inspection Cost

$2,500

Timeline

90-120 days typical

Highest Fine Areas:

Elevators:$15,000
Emergency Egress:$12,000
Common Areas:$10,000

Hotels

Critical Risk

Lodging facilities including hotels, motels, and extended stay properties.

Inspection Cost

$3,000

Timeline

90-120 days typical

Highest Fine Areas:

Guest Rooms:$15,000
Pool Access:$12,000
Public Areas:$10,000

Fitness Centers

High Risk

Gyms, fitness studios, and recreational facilities.

Inspection Cost

$2,000

Timeline

60-90 days typical

Highest Fine Areas:

Locker Rooms:$12,000
Pool Access:$12,000
Equipment Access:$10,000

Banks

Medium Risk

Financial institutions including banks, credit unions, and loan offices.

Inspection Cost

$1,700

Timeline

45-60 days typical

Highest Fine Areas:

ATM Access:$8,000
Teller Windows:$6,000
Service Areas:$5,500

Parking Facilities

High Risk

Parking lots, garages, and valet services.

Inspection Cost

$1,200

Timeline

30-45 days typical

Highest Fine Areas:

Space Ratios:$6,000
Path of Travel:$5,000
Payment Systems:$4,500

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Recent ADA Compliance Updates

Enforcement Alert

Downtown LA Sees 18% Increase

Recent enforcement actions up significantly in Financial District

New Regulation

Digital Accessibility Requirements

Websites must now meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards

Success Story

Restaurant Avoids $15K Fine

Proactive inspection saves Santa Monica business

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