Q) A married friend of mine has a 7 year old daughter and a 12 year old son. When they applied to rent a 2-bedroom apartment the property management refused to rent to them stating that children of opposite genders over 6 years of age aren't allowed to share a bedroom. The manager explained that it would be unhealthy and unnatural. My friend stated that they have a good, healthy relationship. My friend can not afford the additional rent for a 3-bedroom apartment anyway. Can the manager refuse to rent a 2-bedroom apartment to my friend for this reason?
A) No, the manager can not refuse to rent to your friend (or any other family) with two children because of the difference in genders. A rental policy of not allowing male and female children to occupy the same room is discrimination and is considered a civil rights violation.
(taken from apartment management magazine, Dec. 2008)
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