Fair Housing
Under the PA Human Relations Act, housing complaints must be filed with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) within:
A90 days of the alleged discriminatory act
B180 days of the alleged discriminatory act
C1 year of the alleged discriminatory act✓ Correct
D2 years of the alleged discriminatory act
Explanation
Under the PHRA, complainants have 180 days from the date of the alleged discriminatory housing act to file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. Federal Fair Housing Act complaints must be filed within 1 year with HUD.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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