Fair Housing
Under Pennsylvania's Human Relations Act, which entity investigates complaints of housing discrimination?
AThe Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission (PREC)
BThe Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC)✓ Correct
CThe Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office
DThe Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
Explanation
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) investigates and adjudicates complaints of housing discrimination under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. While HUD handles federal Fair Housing Act complaints, the PHRC handles state-level complaints. Pennsylvania's law adds ancestry to the federal protected classes, giving Pennsylvania residents broader protection against housing discrimination.
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