Yup, and ADA laws should be expanded and made retroactive for certain specific facilities.

For example, my apartment complex is geared specifically for seniors. Says so on the sign outside, advertisements and contracts. But the accessibility is woefully deficient, even dangerous. There are no ramps outside every exit. Folks in wheelchairs would be trapped in some parts of the building if fire or other disaster cut them off from the few exits with ramps. Some exits lead directly into curb dropoffs a few feet down a steep incline. One leads to stairs but there's no warning that a person in a wheelchair could exit the building in an emergency, forgetting their keys, then find themselves trapped between the locked door and a stairway landing with no escape. And maintenance removed the door stops that assist folks in wheelchairs or walkers to get through doorways with the door blocked open, then closing the door behind them. Some doors demand a lot of strength to open and keep open against spring pressure.

But the building predates the ADA. So even if the ADA applied to rental housing, this apartment would still be exempt.

It wouldn't cost much to modify the exits and existing curbs. Less than they've already paid for cosmetic improvements that didn't improve function. But there's no law requiring them to accommodate the seniors they cater to. Many folks with mobility impairments have moved in and out within months after realizing how difficult it is to navigate the building. So rental income decreases. Which is a further disincentive to improve the facility. But the city, state and federal HUD haven't stepped up to support tenants.

So if you're looking for rental housing for your loved ones or yourself when there are mobility issues, be sure to check everything carefully.