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The Title 28 of the United States Code QUESTION #3718
Question 1
A tenant signs a lease that says 'No Pets.' The landlord sees the tenant has a cat and says, 'That's a nice cat, don't worry about the rule.' Six months later, the landlord tries to evict the tenant for having the cat. Which doctrine protects the tenant?
  • The Parol Evidence Rule.
  • Waiver or Promissory Estoppel.✔️
  • Unconscionability.
  • The Statute of Frauds.
Correct Answer Explanation
By stating the tenant shouldn't worry about the rule and allowing the cat for six months, the landlord has likely waived the right to enforce the 'no pets' clause, or the tenant has a claim under promissory estoppel for relying on the landlord's statement.