Question

Aaron signs a lease for an apartment that allows pets. Here are relevant terms from his lease agreement.
Due date: first of each month
Grace period: three days
Late fee: $30
Security deposit: $950
Pets allowed? yes
Pet deposit: $200

If Sam’s pet damages the carpet, what will likely happen?

(1 point)
Responses

The landlord will immediately increase the pet deposit that Sam must pay to keep his pet.
The landlord will immediately increase the pet deposit that Sam must pay to keep his pet.

Sam will lose the pet deposit and possibly part of his security deposit at the end of his lease.
Sam will lose the pet deposit and possibly part of his security deposit at the end of his lease.

Sam will be forced to leave before the lease ends.
Sam will be forced to leave before the lease ends.

The landlord will pay for a new carpet because the lease allows pets.

Answer 1

Sam will lose the pet deposit and possibly part of his security deposit at the end of his lease.

Explanation: The pet deposit is intended to cover pet-caused damage; if damage exceeds the pet deposit, the landlord can deduct additional repair costs from the security deposit and must typically itemize deductions.