If you’ve ever had this conversation in a parking lot— ·       Contractor: “My 4-foot level shows 1.8%. We’re good.” ·       CASp: “My 2-foot digital level reads 2.3%. That’s a violation.” —you’ve run into a core problem in accessibility enforcement: the codes give us hard slope numbers , but they say nothing about the length of the level we’re supposed to use to prove them. That gap is exactly where owners, builders, and CASps start arguing. This article puts all of that int

This is not legal advise and used only for illustrative purposes only. Please contact an attorney for legal advice specific to your situation. If you own a small business in California, you've probably heard horror stories about ADA lawsuits. Maybe you've received a demand letter yourself, or you're watching neighboring businesses get sued and wondering if you're next. You're not alone—and your concerns are valid. In 2025, ADA lawsuits increased by 12% compared to 2024, with