A tenant violates a rental agreement when he does something that the signed agreement with the landlord does not allow. Which of the following situations is the best example of violating a rental agreement?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Rohan recently lost his job and has not paid the monthly rent for the last two months, though he agreed in writing to pay it when he moved into the flat.
A violation means the tenant breaks a term he signed in the agreement.
In Option (2) Rohan agreed in writing to pay the monthly rent but has not paid it for two months. He has broken a term of the agreement.
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) Tom has decided to move, so he calls his landlord to say that he will not renew the rental agreement when it ends next month. — Incorrect. Choosing not to renew after the agreement ends breaks no term.
Option (3) Reema writes to her landlord listing her complaints about the flat, which she has agreed to rent for two years. — Incorrect. Writing complaints to the landlord is not forbidden by the agreement.
Option (4) Ram thinks that the building owner is neglecting the building in which he rents a flat, so he calls his lawyer for advice. — Incorrect. Asking a lawyer for advice breaks no term of the agreement.