Is a landlord homeowner responsible for paying for exterminator?

I haven't ever lived in a house as a tenant (only lived in apartments or with the homeowner) until my last move. When I moved into the house, I noticed there was a huge spider infestation. Normally, I'd call apt.

Maintenance and they'd be responsible for exterminating for bugs, but the current homeowner landlord is challenging his being responsible for paying for this. After calling Orkin today, I was shocked at how much this can cost.Is it normal for me as a tenant to have to pay extermination fees on a structure that I don't own? I'd like to push back but would love to get some other opinions on this to see if I'm being unreasonable or not.

One thing is for certain, though - these spiders have to go! Thanks! Asked by ezzolino 43 months ago Similar questions: landlord homeowner responsible paying exterminator Science > Animals.

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Up to the point that the house is not suitable for human habitation. That is a fairly general description, and so you have a decision to make. You have to continue paying rent because you signed a lease.

You can sue the landlord for providing less than livable habitation, and get a judgment which will allow you to break the lease or withhold rent, if the judge agrees with you. The infestation would have to be pretty bad for this to happen. You don't have to pay an exterminator.

There are some powerful products on the market that you can spray in and around the house to kill the spiders and prevent them from returning. A good landlord will do this regularly, but not all do. The answer to your question is probably no.

You will probably have to do this yourself, unless you think you can convince a judge the house is unlivable. Your only leverage is not renewing your lease at its end. I hope this helps..

It depends on state/city laws... Landlord/Tenant laws vary from state to state, county to county and city to city, you will want to find your landlord/tenant laws/regulations for your city/county/state and that will outline what you as a renter are responsible for and what the landlord/owner/rental company is responsible for. It should state in very clear language exactly what you should and shouldn’t have to pay. Most state landlord/tenant sites also offer linkage to local free legal advice on the subject if you have questions.

I highly recommend pursuing such a thing, in most states I would assume that the job of the landlord includes providing a safe, habitable living area which would include working on infestation problems. I know in the State of Washington, I would definitely pursue that. I know answers that say, "check out google" aren’t really answers... and I would do the search for you if you gave us which state/city you were living in.

Usually you can find it and read the entire RCW’s in a half hour or so, using search terms: "landlord/tenant" + city, state If you find that you are NOT liable, print it out, highlight it and read it off to him/her over the phone. If they want to cause problems, you will want to mail them a copy and a letter requesting that they uphold their end of the responsibility in a registered letter they must sign for. If you are still ignored, you can file a suit against them.Be sure to keep records of when you speak to them and your receipt from the registered letter.

If you find that YOU must pay, well... I guess you know what to do then. You are certainly allowed to bargain/barter to split the costs with the landlord as a benefit for BOTH of you,.. however if they are not legally obligated, then they are not obligated at all. Its up to you to search and enforce those mandates,... landlords will only do so when it benefits them.

Sources: my many past disputes with landlords...

It depends where you live... But in general you're already paying the landlord to take care of the property, which includes spraying for bugs. Assuming, of course, you're not doing something to attract insects, like leaving trash all over the place. For example, this list of safety items the landlord should take care of in New Hampshire:rentlaw.com/newhampshire.htmIn some states if the landlord refuses to deal with a maintenance issue that's the landlord's responsibility (plumbing/heating problems, insect infestation, etc) after several requests (at least one in writing, usually.

Keep a dated copy of it for your records), you can hire a professional to deal with the problem then pass along the cost to the landlord in the form of a reduced rent payment. For example, say your rent is $1000/month and the professional spider killing costs $200, you'd be within your rights to pay $800 for rent, plus the receipt for the $200 spider killing, as well as a letter explaining that you tried several times to notify the landlord (cite the dates of the communication in the letter, and include the written communication as well) of the issue, but it was never taken care of so you decided to handle it yourself, and because of statute blah-blah (cite the statute whenever possible) you're deducting the cost from the rent you owe. Check your local laws first:rentlaw.com/statuerentlaw.htmDealing with spiders is pretty easy, though.

You can go down to the home store and get a sprayer and some insecticide (arachnicide, really) for $20-$30, and go around spraying any beasties you see, as well as in corners, cabinets, and around the edges of rooms. Talk to the guys at the home store, they'll be better able to help you pick out the right stuff to take care of the problem. epestsupply.com/spiders.htmYou might be able to convince the landlord to do the spraying or, if you're feeling brave, offer to do the spraying yourself if the landlord will pay for the chemicals and sprayer (make sure it's a pressurized sprayer rather than a spray bottle or your hand will get tired way before you finish covering the entire house).

Sources: rentlaw.com/landlord.htm .

I my opinion it depends on the condition of the place when you moved in. If the problem is a result tenant neglect then the tenant show be responsible com.

1 check your lease... Chances are - it is the landlord's responsibility and he's trying to avoid having to do it. Also call your state's dept of housing and ask...

Check your lease... Chances are - it is the landlord's responsibility and he's trying to avoid having to do it. Also call your state's dept of housing and ask...

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