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Download a copy of the statement here. Tomika Anglin and Anthony and
Lori Gotzis are pleased to announce the amicable resolution of the charge filed with
the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (PCHR) for
violation of the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance ("FPO"), which prohibits
discrimination based on source of income. According to
the Complaint, the Respondents discriminated against Ms.
Anglin by not accepting a housing voucher. However, in addition to undisclosed monetary terms,
Respondents have adopted written policies regarding compliance with applicable federal, state and local fair housing laws.
"As housing costs increase and wages for many remain stagnant, discriminating against a tenant based on how they pay their rent is yet another barrier to securing housing," said
Ms. Anglin. "We are pleased that Anthony and Lori Gotzis have demonstrated a serious commitment to abiding by the spirit and letter of the FPO source of income discrimination protection," said Sari Bernstein, an attorney at
the Public Interest Law Center, which represented Tomika Anglin in this case.
The FPO protects renters from discrimination, including discrimination based on the manner
in which a renter intends to pay rent, such
as Housing Choice Vouchers. "Anthony and Lori Gotzis commitment to complying with the FPO will allow people with housing vouchers to have fair access to housing," said Molly Flynn, Esq.,
of Faegre Drinker, an attorney who also represented Ms. Anglin in this action. The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations enforces Philadelphia’s laws that protect an individual’s basic right to fair and equal treatment by landlords and other providers of
housing and property. "This experience has been a valuable lesson for us, a small landlord who uses property management companies," said Anthony and Lori Gotzis.
"It has encouraged us to take a more active role with our management company, and see that policies are in place to ensure compliance with the law.