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A property management company that operates a large townhouse complex has recently implemented a strict new policy that prohibits tenants from having certain breeds of dogs that it deems overly aggressive. The policy will apply only to new tenants and tenants who renew their leases. There has been a steep increase in the number of dog attacks associated with these breeds over the last two years, and the property manager has concluded that the new policy is the only way to reduce the number of attacks. The tenants’ association disagrees, claiming that the new policy will not significantly remedy the situation in the long run.
Which of the following, if true, would most effectively undermine the claim made by the tenants’ association?
A. Similar apartment complexes in the area have been able to effectively reduce the number of dog attacks.
B. There have been some dog attacks from breeds not added to the restricted list.
C. The apartment owner’s insurance policy does not cover any costs associated with dog attacks.
D. More than 90 percent of the current tenants have leases that expire over the next two years.
E. A majority of attacks occurred when tenants did not have proper control over their dogs.
Which of the following, if true, would most effectively undermine the claim made by the tenants’ association?
A. Similar apartment complexes in the area have been able to effectively reduce the number of dog attacks.
B. There have been some dog attacks from breeds not added to the restricted list.
C. The apartment owner’s insurance policy does not cover any costs associated with dog attacks.
D. More than 90 percent of the current tenants have leases that expire over the next two years.
E. A majority of attacks occurred when tenants did not have proper control over their dogs.
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I am going to share my reasoning through the alternatives. Before that, It is important to mention that one of the best tips I received to approach CR questions is to understand the relationship between one alternative and the argument in question.
Let's start with the conclusions:
- Property manager: has concluded that the new policy is the only way to reduce the number of attacks.
- The tenants’ association: the new policy will not significantly remedy the situation in the long run.
Support to the property manager conclusion:
- The policy will apply only to new tenants and tenants who renew their leases.
With that in mind, let's look the alternatives:
A. Similar apartment complexes in the area have been able to effectively reduce the number of dog attacks.
The effect (reduce he number of dog attacks) is similar with the expected by the property manager, however we don't know nothing about the cause of this effect.
B. There have been some dog attacks from breeds not added to the restricted list.
This assertion strengthen the tenants’ association conclusion
C. The apartment owner’s insurance policy does not cover any costs associated with dog attacks.
For me, this alternative is not related to neither the conclusions
D. More than 90 percent of the current tenants have leases that expire over the next two years.
Strengthen the property manager's conclusion because if 90% of the tenants are going to have their leases expiring over the next two years, the new policy proposed by the property owner will take place in 90% of the apartments.
E. A majority of attacks occurred when tenants did not have proper control over their dogs.
This alternative strengthen the tenants’ association conclusion, since explicits that the main cause of the attacks are not the breed, but the control of the dog's owner.
Therefore, letter (D) is the correct one.
General Discussion
01 Sep 2023, 04:45
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The tenants' association disagrees with the property management company's new policy, arguing that it won't significantly remedy the situation in the long run. To undermine their claim effectively, we need to find an option that suggests the policy is indeed necessary and will have a positive impact on reducing dog attacks. Let's analyze the options:
A. Similar apartment complexes in the area have been able to effectively reduce the number of dog attacks.
- This statement supports the idea that the policy can be effective, as it implies that similar policies in other complexes have been successful in reducing dog attacks. However, it doesn't directly address the long-term effectiveness of the policy at this specific complex.
B. There have been some dog attacks from breeds not added to the restricted list.
- This statement suggests that there are dog attacks from breeds not covered by the policy, which implies that the policy may need to be expanded to include these breeds. It doesn't necessarily undermine the tenants' association's claim regarding the existing policy.
C. The apartment owner’s insurance policy does not cover any costs associated with dog attacks.
- This statement might provide a financial incentive for the property management company to implement the policy, but it doesn't directly address the long-term effectiveness of reducing dog attacks.
D. More than 90 percent of the current tenants have leases that expire over the next two years.
- This statement doesn't directly relate to the effectiveness of the policy in reducing dog attacks. It's more about the lease terms of the current tenants.
E. A majority of attacks occurred when tenants did not have proper control over their dogs.
- This statement is highly relevant as it suggests that the problem lies with tenant behavior and control over their dogs rather than specific dog breeds. If a majority of attacks are due to a lack of control, then the new policy targeting specific breeds may not effectively address the root cause of the problem. This option undermines the claim made by the tenants' association by suggesting that a different approach to promoting responsible dog ownership might be more effective.
Option E is the most effective in undermining the tenants' association's claim because it challenges the idea that the breed-specific policy is the best solution to reducing dog attacks. Instead, it suggests that improving tenant control and responsibility might be a more effective long-term strategy.
A. Similar apartment complexes in the area have been able to effectively reduce the number of dog attacks.
- This statement supports the idea that the policy can be effective, as it implies that similar policies in other complexes have been successful in reducing dog attacks. However, it doesn't directly address the long-term effectiveness of the policy at this specific complex.
B. There have been some dog attacks from breeds not added to the restricted list.
- This statement suggests that there are dog attacks from breeds not covered by the policy, which implies that the policy may need to be expanded to include these breeds. It doesn't necessarily undermine the tenants' association's claim regarding the existing policy.
C. The apartment owner’s insurance policy does not cover any costs associated with dog attacks.
- This statement might provide a financial incentive for the property management company to implement the policy, but it doesn't directly address the long-term effectiveness of reducing dog attacks.
D. More than 90 percent of the current tenants have leases that expire over the next two years.
- This statement doesn't directly relate to the effectiveness of the policy in reducing dog attacks. It's more about the lease terms of the current tenants.
E. A majority of attacks occurred when tenants did not have proper control over their dogs.
- This statement is highly relevant as it suggests that the problem lies with tenant behavior and control over their dogs rather than specific dog breeds. If a majority of attacks are due to a lack of control, then the new policy targeting specific breeds may not effectively address the root cause of the problem. This option undermines the claim made by the tenants' association by suggesting that a different approach to promoting responsible dog ownership might be more effective.
Option E is the most effective in undermining the tenants' association's claim because it challenges the idea that the breed-specific policy is the best solution to reducing dog attacks. Instead, it suggests that improving tenant control and responsibility might be a more effective long-term strategy.
