Trump rolls back Obama-era housing rule to curb costs and boost supply

The Trump administration scrapped an Obama-era HUD policy that expanded liability for accessibility design flaws in buildings, arguing it drove up costs and hindered affordable housing. The change redefines liability timelines, establishing a one-year window to file administrative complaints and a two-year limit for private lawsuits, tied to occupancy rather than construction. Industry data cited by HUD claim the old rule contributed millions in retrofit costs and reduced HUD-insured lending, and the administration contends rolling back the guidance will align enforcement with statutory limits and help expand housing supply and affordability.