[Ord. 66-1990, 91 § 1, passed 6-24-1991]
It is the purpose of this article to prohibit discrimination
in housing against individuals by reason of their race, color, religious
creed, ancestry, handicap or familial status.
[Ord. 66-1990, 91 § 2, passed 6-24-1991]
(a)
DWELLING
FAMILIAL STATUS
PERSON
UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE
As used in this article, the following conditions shall apply:
Any building, structure or portion thereof which is occupied
as, or designed or intended for occupancy as a residence by one or
more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease
for the construction or location thereon of any such building, structure
or portion thereof.
Families with children.
Includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships,
associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies,
joint stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees,
trustees-in-bankruptcy, receivers and fiduciaries.
An act that is unlawful under Section 755.03.
[Ord. 66-1990, 91 § 3, passed 6-24-1991]
It shall be unlawful discriminatory practice for any person
to:
(a)
Refuse to sell, lease, finance or otherwise deny or withhold any
dwelling from any person because of race, religion, sex, national
origin, handicap or familial status;
(b)
Discriminate against any person in the terms or conditions of selling
or leasing any dwelling or in furnishing facilities, services or privileges
in connection with the ownership, occupancy or use of any dwelling
because of race, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial
status;
(c)
Discriminate against any person in the terms or conditions of any
loan of money, whether or not secured by mortgage or otherwise, for
the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance
of any dwelling because of race, religion, sex, national origin, handicap
or familial status; or
(d)
Print, publish or circulate any statement or advertisement relating
to the sale, lease or acquisition of any dwelling or the loan of money,
whether or not secured by mortgage or otherwise for the acquisition,
construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance of any dwelling
which indicates any preference, limitation, specification or discrimination
based on race, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial
status.
[Ord. 66-1990, 91 § 4, passed 6-24-1991]
The City shall 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 to seek equity under
Federal and State laws by filing a complaint with the Pennsylvania
Human Relations Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development, under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968,
as amended.
