Fair Housing
Pittsburgh passed local fair housing ordinances that provide protections beyond the PHRA. This illustrates that:
ALocal ordinances may not exceed state or federal fair housing law
BLocal municipalities in Pennsylvania may enact broader fair housing protections than state or federal law✓ Correct
CPittsburgh's ordinances conflict with federal law and are unenforceable
DOnly the state may regulate fair housing in Pennsylvania
Explanation
Pennsylvania municipalities may enact local fair housing ordinances that provide protections beyond those in the PHRA and federal Fair Housing Act, adding additional protected classes or remedies. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia have both enacted such expanded protections.
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