Pest Control for Rental Properties

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Pest infestations in rental properties can be frustrating for both landlords and tenants and figuring out who is responsible for taking care of the infestation can lead to tension between the two parties. Many landlords will provide routine scheduled pest control for their properties to keep pests away due to their damaging nature. Pests can cause costly repairs for landlords making a proactive approach to pest control important.

Are Landlords Responsible for Pest Control?

It is a landlord’s responsibility to keep rental properties in a habitable condition, this includes keeping pests out of the property. Landlords are usually responsible for pest control when it comes to natural pests. Natural pests can sometimes include:

• Termites
• Spiders
• Wasps
• Ants
• Rodents

These pests are called natural pests as they may invade a home without a specific cause or action from the tenants. However, if the infestation is caused by uncleanliness or habits of the renters, they are generally responsible for getting rid of the pests. Some common pests that a tenant may attract are:

• Bed Bugs
• Cockroaches
• Fleas
• Rodents

If you are unsure why your rental property has pests and who is responsible, a trusted exterminator will be able to determine the source and cause of any pest infestation. At Rocket Pest we understand how frustrating dealing with pests can be as a landlord. Protect your properties and give the experts at Rocket Pest a call today to learn about our rental property pest management services!