Fair Housing

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) extends fair housing protections beyond the federal Fair Housing Act by explicitly adding which protected class?

APet owners
BStudents
CAncestry✓ Correct
DIncome level

Explanation

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, familial status, age (40+), and use of guide or support animals. Ancestry is a PHRA-specific protection that provides broader coverage than the federal Fair Housing Act. The PHRA is enforced by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC), and violations can result in civil penalties and remedial orders.

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