Question

According to the chart about selected civil rights legislation, would a landlord be permitted to refuse to rent an apartment to Michael Adams on the basis that he is a man? To what legislation do you infer your answer?

a) Yes; Civil Rights Act, 1964.
b) No; Housing and Community Development Act, 1974.
c) Yes; Civil Rights Act, Title VIII.
d) No; Voting Rights Act, 1965.

Answer 1

No, a landlord cannot refuse to rent to Michael Adams on the basis of his sex as per the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks whether a landlord would be legally permitted to refuse to rent an apartment to Michael Adams on the basis that he is a man. According to civil rights legislation, specifically the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which is part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, this form of discrimination would not be allowed.

This Act banned discrimination in the sale or rental of housing. Therefore, the correct answer is that a landlord cannot legally refuse to rent to Michael Adams on the basis of his sex.