An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for unlawful discriminatory practices.

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Where this bill stands in the legislative process.

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To Governor
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Overview

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to strengthen protections against discrimination in housing. Specifically, it requires landlords to make reasonable modifications to properties for tenants with disabilities or handicaps, or grant permission for renters to make those modifications if they agree to restore the property to its original condition. Landlords cannot impose additional fees or penalties for refusing reasonable accommodations or terminating a lease due to this denial.

Key provisions

Requires landlords to make reasonable modifications for tenants with disabilities.
Allows renters to request modifications and restore the property to its original condition.
Landlords cannot charge additional fees for refusing reasonable accommodations.
Landlords cannot terminate a lease due to a refusal to provide reasonable accommodations.
Protections extend to renters who develop a disability after entering a lease.
Leases cannot waive the right to reasonable accommodations.
The amendment applies to leases executed on or after the bill’s effective date.
The law establishes a 60-day period before the amendment takes effect.