Do certain activities constitute discrimination under Fair Housing Law?

Yes, certain activities can constitute discrimination under Fair Housing Law in Pennsylvania. Fair Housing Law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or handicap in any real estate transaction. This includes preventing someone from renting, buying, or financing a home, or setting different terms, conditions, or privileges for a sale or rental. It also includes discrimination in advertisement or referrals for sales or rentals, or making any statement in the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or handicap. Under Fair Housing Law, it is also illegal to harass, interfere with, or threaten someone’s enjoyment of a home because of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or handicap. Additionally, it is illegal to retaliate against someone because they have complained about housing discrimination, or assisted in any investigation, proceeding, or litigation under Fair Housing Law.

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