An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for use of criminal records to screen tenants; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; and imposing penalties.

**Who it affects:** - Landlords and property managers who screen tenants - People with criminal records seeking housing - The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (which would gain new oversight duties) **What would change:** Landlords would have to follow specific guidelines when using criminal background checks, rather than having complete discretion. The Human Relations Commission would monitor compliance and enforce violations. People with criminal histories may have better access to rental housing if certain restrictions are placed on how their records can be used against them. The bill includes penalties for violations of these new requirements.