Familial status (families with children under 18) *
Disability
The use, handling, or training of a guide or support animals for a disability
*Familial status is only protected in housing & commercial property. Retaliation is also illegal, and the law protects you if you stand up against discrimination.
Retaliation is also illegal, and the law protects you if you stand up against discrimination.
When filing a discrimination complaint:
Language translation and services for visual and hearing disabilities are available upon request if you need help with filing a complaint.
You must be a victim or have the legal authority to act on behalf of a victim. save any evidence you may have to support your complaint (e.g., text messages, pictures, receipts, etc.)
You have the right to obtain private legal services at your own expense, but this is not required.
In housing & commercial property cases:
Actual damages, including those caused by humiliation and embarrassment, may be awarded.
Civil penalties may also be assessed, depending on the respondent's record of discrimination.
Learn more about the complaint process.
Additional housing & commercial property resources
Emotional Distress in Housing & Commercial Property Damage Calculation Guidance [PDF]
White Paper: The State of Fair Housing in the Commonwealth of PA [Link]
PHRC Fair Housing Coloring Book [PDF]
Fair Housing is your Right [PDF]
Commercial Property Protections [PDF]
What Housing Providers Should Know About Fair Housing in PA [PDF]
Navigating Rental Housing with a Criminal Background [PDF]
Pennsylvania Housing Action Plan
PAVE report
Federal Fair Housing Act Overview
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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