Asked by bob

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)

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

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

Sam will be forced to leave before the lease ends.

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

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Sam will lose the pet deposit and possibly part of his security deposit at the end of his lease.

Explanation: Damage from a pet is typically deducted from the pet deposit (and, if costs exceed that, from the security deposit). The landlord wouldn’t automatically raise the deposit, evict immediately, or pay for repairs.