We're having ant trouble. The man we're renting from built this house himself. Right now we're having a huge ant problem and money is tight. I was wondering if the landlord is responsible for having our house fumigated since any other problem we've had so far he's dealt with personally.
2006-12-28 13:22:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes it is property so he is responsible for paying for that but, if he tries to take care of the problem himself and it fails and you them hire someone to come in and do it then you will have to pay for it as he tried to his best to fix the problem.
2006-12-28 13:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a landlord, I would always treat for bugs/insects, etc. However, as part of the treatment, I would inspect to make sure the tenant wasn't creating the problem. So, as long as I was reasonably sure you were taking good care of my place, I would be glad to continue treating until the problem was gone. Hopefully, your landlord will do the same and you won't have any problem.
But, if you know that you are keeping your place clean and not causing or contributing to the problem and the landlord does not respond by treating, that would be a good indication of how he/she is as a landlord. I would then begin looking for a new place to live as soon as the lease is up. Spot treat as much as possible and hope that the next landlord has more integrity. You might be able to force the landlord to treat in this situation, but if you have to fight him over something like this, what else will he try to do that will negatively impact you. Good luck.
2006-12-28 21:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by bkc99xx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home made ant killer:
Ant Killer Recipe
1 teaspoon boric Acid (you can get this at Wal Mart)
6 tablespoons sugar
2 cups hot water (this water must be really hot)
Mix ingredients and pour over cotton balls (cotton out of med's bottles works too)
Put mixture in cottage cheese containers with lids and poke holes about 1/8 inch up from the bottom.
Don't worry if you have more ants the first couple of days after third day ant problem should be gone.
2006-12-28 21:31:37 · answer #3 · answered by Gadwall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in New York, and in the past I had a roach problem and at the time my landlord had taken me to court for a previous balance I owed which they had a right to but when in court I explained to the judge about the infestation I was dealing with and he automatically gave me an extended time to pay the balance due and ordered the landlord to send in professional pest control service to my apartment, I was told in court that it is a landlords responsibility to ensure that the dwelling they are renting is in sanitary and livable condition.
2006-12-28 21:31:42 · answer #4 · answered by Barbie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord is almost always responsible for pest control. Unless he/she can prove you were the cause of the problem (letting garbage collect etc).
2006-12-28 23:26:31 · answer #5 · answered by George 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be responsible if you are not the cause. IE: food on the floor or around the stove and sink, etc.
If you signed a lease, there should be something about pest control in it.
2006-12-28 21:31:28 · answer #6 · answered by launrider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the landlord is responsible...contact fair housing they can really help.
2006-12-28 21:35:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he needs to fumigate the place and you need to clear the place of old food. Old food and garbage attracts ants.
2006-12-28 21:46:55 · answer #8 · answered by Olympiakos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your local laws but here yes unless he can prove u are the cause for the need if they refuse and you are not at fault you can pay for it and take it out your rent
call a lawyer about your local renters rights first though
2006-12-28 21:26:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the terms of your lease, but generally yes.
2006-12-28 21:23:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋