Pennsylvania HB1492 regulates the use of criminal records in tenant screening, outlines duties for the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and.
Pennsylvania HB1492 amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to introduce rules for using criminal records in tenant screening. It allows housing providers to consider convictions related to drug trafficking but prohibits them from considering arrests, charges, or expunged records. Providers must perform individualized assessments and can withdraw offers based on specific factors. Applicants can appeal withdrawals and request information used in decisions. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission handles complaints, issues warnings, and imposes penalties for violations.
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