Violating an apartment lease: choose the best example.

Given data

• Definition: Violating a lease means doing something prohibited or failing to do something required under the signed agreement.
• Scenarios range from communication to nonpayment.

Concept/Approach

Identify a clear breach of a standard lease obligation (timely rent payment).

Step-by-step reasoning
(A) Non-renewal with notice at term end is not a violation.(B) Failure to pay rent as agreed is a direct breach → violation.(C) Complaints are not a breach.(D) Seeking legal advice is not a breach.

Verification/Alternative

Most leases explicitly require monthly payment; nonpayment constitutes default.

Common pitfalls

Confusing tenant rights (complaints, legal advice) with violations.

Final Answer
Valerie's nonpayment of rent (option B).