ADA Compliance Resources

Expert guides, tools, and insights to help California property owners manage ADA compliance with confidence.

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CASp Inspection Cost: What California Property Owners Need to Know

Understand what factors drive CASp inspection pricing in California, what's included in the report, and why the investment protects your property from costly ADA lawsuits.

Feb 27, 2026 · 18 min read · Property Owners

California Law

Unruh Civil Rights Act: California’s $4,000-Per-Visit ADA Weapon

California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act makes every ADA barrier a $4,000+ per-visit claim. Learn who files, how damages work, and which defenses cut exposure.

Mar 2, 2026 · 14 min read · California Law

Contractors

Path of Travel 20 Percent Rule: California's Hidden Cost Trigger

California's 20% path-of-travel rule under CBC 11B-202.4 caps alteration-triggered accessibility spending. Learn the calculation, priority order, and traps.

Mar 4, 2026 · 14 min read · Contractors

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Consultants

How to Read a CASp Report: 9 Sections Every California Owner Must Understand→

California CASp reports contain nine standard sections, dual code citations, and a four-priority framework. Learn which findings trigger Qualified Defendant status and reduce Unruh Act damages.

Apr 16, 202620 min read

Property Owners

ADA Compliance Multifamily California: 4-Law Owner Guide→

California multifamily properties face four overlapping accessibility laws. ADA, FHA, CBC 11B, and Section 504 requirements explained for building owners.

Mar 20, 202615 min read

Property Owners

ADA Tax Credit California: Section 44, 190 & State Incentives→

California businesses recover up to $5,000/year through federal ADA tax credits. Section 44, Section 190, and FTB 3548 state credit stacking explained.

Mar 14, 202615 min read

Property Owners

ADA Compliance for Hotels in California: CBC 11B Code, Pool Lifts, and Lawsuit Risk→

California hotels must meet CBC 11B standards that exceed federal ADA for guest rooms, pool lifts, counters, and dining areas. Learn the code differences, litigation exposure, and how CASp inspection provides legal protection.

Mar 9, 202614 min read

Property Owners

ADA Compliance for Parking Structures in California (2026)→

California parking structures must meet both federal ADA and CBC 11B standards. Learn the code differences, litigation risks, and retrofit triggers for 2026.

Mar 8, 202615 min read

Healthcare

Office to Medical Conversion ADA: California's Hidden Cost Trap→

Office to medical conversion ADA compliance in California triggers three regulatory layers most owners miss. Learn the costs, code traps, and how to avoid them.

Mar 4, 202613 min read

Contractors

Path of Travel 20 Percent Rule: California's Hidden Cost Trigger→

California's 20% path-of-travel rule under CBC 11B-202.4 caps alteration-triggered accessibility spending. Learn the calculation, priority order, and traps.

Mar 4, 202614 min read

California Law

Unruh Civil Rights Act: California’s $4,000-Per-Visit ADA Weapon→

California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act makes every ADA barrier a $4,000+ per-visit claim. Learn who files, how damages work, and which defenses cut exposure.

Mar 2, 202614 min read

Property Owners

ADA Parking Requirements in California: CBC 11B Code & Legal Risk→

California parking lots must meet both ADA and CBC 11B. Learn the key differences, top violations, lawsuit costs, and how CASp inspections cut liability.

Mar 1, 202613 min read

Property Owners

ADA Compliance for California Restaurants: Code & Legal Risk→

California restaurants face stricter standards than federal ADA. Learn CBC 11B requirements, litigation risk, and how CASp inspections protect your business.

Feb 28, 202614 min read

Property Owners

CASp Inspection Cost: What California Property Owners Need to Know→

Understand what factors drive CASp inspection pricing in California, what's included in the report, and why the investment protects your property from costly ADA lawsuits.

Feb 27, 202618 min read

Property Owners

Title 24 vs ADA: Key Differences California Owners Must Know→

Title 24 and ADA are separate codes with different requirements. Learn where they overlap, where California is stricter, and how a CASp dual-code inspection protects you.

Feb 27, 202615 min read

California Law

ADA Demand Letter: What to Do When You Get Sued in California→

Step-by-step response guide for California business owners who received an ADA demand letter. How to activate Qualified Defendant status, reduce damages by 75%, and protect your business.

Feb 26, 202612 min read

Property Owners

The Grandfather Myth: Why Pre-1990 Buildings Are Not Exempt from ADA Compliance→

There is no grandfather clause for ADA. Learn why pre-1990 buildings in California face the highest ADA lawsuit risk and how a CASp inspection protects you.

Feb 26, 202612 min read

California Law

Qualified Defendant Status in California: How a CASp Inspection Protects Your Property→

Qualified Defendant status under California Civil Code §55.52 reduces your ADA statutory damages by 75%, grants a 90-day litigation stay, and triggers an early evaluation conference. Learn how a CASp inspection activates these protections before you are sued.

Feb 25, 202612 min read

Why CASp California

Your inspector built Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center as Assistant Superintendent at Tutor Perini, one of America’s largest construction firms. He holds an MS in Structural Engineering and CASp License #991. He doesn’t just find violations — he provides contractor-ready scope of work because he understands how buildings are actually built.

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