The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Board." The executive board or board of directors of a common interest ownership community.
"Common interest ownership community." Includes:
"Department." The Department of Community and Economic Development of the Commonwealth.
"Instrument." A deed, mortgage, declaration of restrictive covenants, conditions or covenants, easement or other similar document.
"Recorder." As follows:
"Unlawful restrictive covenant." A covenant or other provision that purports to restrict ownership or occupancy of real property on the basis of
a practice or policy of discrimination against individuals or groups covered under the act of October 27, 1955 ( P.L. 744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, or 42 U.S.C. Ch. 45 (relating to fair housing) or which may hereafter become a protected class under Federal or State law.
The term does not include a covenant or restriction affixed to a property by a religious organization that prevents the use of the property for purposes that would offend that religious organization or an age-based covenant or restriction intended to create a senior living community.
68 Pa.C.S. § 7402