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If anyone has had to deal with a bed bug infestation could they give me a briefing on what I am looking at here legal and reality wise?
Thank you for helping
Tamara W
TAMARA I, CA on Monday, March 3, 2014
RE: Bed Bugs
Unfortunately, it is very possible for a tenant to bring in bedbugs, especially if they use second hand furniture. A landlord is required to get rid of the bugs, even if they were not on the premises before the tenant arrived. Fortunately, you may add the cost of the pest control to your tenants rent, and if he/she does not pay this amount, you may sue him/her. Sending lots of luck your way!
Posted by
Clark F, OK
on
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
RE: Bed Bugs
Yes, just like including a gardner in the lease, an exterminator is "extra" and they have to pay for it; unless they want to live with bugs. However, you should be able to amend their rent for any bug infestation vs. a few spidies. If it were rats, I'd say that would be your responsibility and you wouldn't want to ignore it.
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