Discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing or financing of housing
or land to be used for construction of housing or in the provision of brokerage,
services because of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin,
handicap or disability is prohibited by Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act
of 1968 (Federal Fair Housing Law) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. It is the policy of the Borough of Punxsutawney to implement programs
to ensure equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race,
color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap or disability or
familiar status (families with children).
Within available resources, the Borough of Punxsutawney will assist
all persons who feel they have been discriminated against because of race,
color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap or disability or
familial status (families with children) to seek equity under federal and
state laws by filing a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The Borough of Punxsutawney shall publicize this chapter and, through
this publicity, shall cause owners of real estate, developers and builders
to become aware of their respective responsibilities and rights under the
Federal Fair Housing Law, the Pennsylvania Human Resources Act and any local
laws or ordinances. Publicity will, at a minimum, include but not be limited
to:
A. The printing and publicizing of this chapter and other
applicable fair housing information through local media and community contracts.
B. The distribution of posters, flyers and any other means
which will bring to the attention of those affected the knowledge of their
respective responsibilities and rights concerning equal opportunity in housing.