Housing & Apparel Key Terms Flashcards

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Adaptive clothing

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Clothing designed for people with physical disabilities and the elderly who may have trouble dressing themselves due to closures or limited motion.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Legislation passed in 1990 that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, and more.

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Assign

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A tenant can assign a lease to someone else, but both remain responsible unless released by the landlord.

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Balance

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When spaces on both sides of a central line, real or imagined, appear equal.

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Breach of contract

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When a binding agreement is violated by one or more parties of the contract.

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Building codes

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A set of rules specifying the minimum standards for a building structure.

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Childproofing

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Making sure that home is safe for the child to live in, play, and sleep without physical harm.

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Color

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Produced when light striking an object is reflected back to the eye.

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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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An agency created in 1972 to reduce the risk of injury and death from consumer products by developing and regulating industry standards.

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Conventional Mortgage

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Home loan not backed by the federal government, conforming to guidelines set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.