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I informed the landlord of a termite problem and he informed me to buy some bleach pour it around the house. He is also trying to sell me the house or assume the loan. What is really up? Any one here have some answers.

2007-03-28 13:48:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance Renting & Real Estate

7 answers

First of all, you did the right thing regarding telling the owner of the termites. Unfortunately, if he does nothing about the termites himself, it is illegal for pest control companies to apply chemical to a property without the consent of the owner. Also, if the owner treats this problem with such apathy, imagine what else he has avoided to repair in the past. Do not buy this house, man. It's trouble.

2007-03-28 13:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by djkinsaul1 3 · 0 0

Definitly the owners problem. Since you are a renter, any problems that should arise in the house should be brought up to the attention of the home owner. You already called him and he has yet to take action on the problem. Send him a certified letter regarding the termite problem. At least you will now have a paper trail if this should go to court. As fas as pouring bleach around the house, this is a big NO and it will not do anything to kill the termites in the wood. If you have o vacate the house because of repairs, then make sure the owner does not charge you while the repairs are in progress.

2007-03-29 00:49:48 · answer #2 · answered by gus 2 · 0 0

The Landlord is liable to get pest control company to clean up the termite. Pouring bleach will not get rid of them. One literally needs to treat the soil. As for buying the house, it won't make any economical sense giving the termite invation. Should the Landlord decide to sell the house, you will need to check the leasing agreement if the Landlord is able to evict you should the house be sold with/without penalty.

2007-03-28 20:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0 0

As the owner of the house, it's your landlord's responsibility to maintain the property in a habitable and safe state. The actual enforcement of this depends on county/state laws. Personally, I'd seek legal advice.

2007-03-28 20:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by Chay D 3 · 0 0

TERMITES ARE THE OWNERS PROBLEMS.

DO NOT APPLY CLORIX TO THE GROUND IT DOES NOTHING FOR THE PROBLEMS AND POLLUTES AND HURTS THE NATURAL GROUND WATER ANYWAY.
AS WELL AS THE GRASS.

DON'T BUY THE HOUSE. DON'T BOTHER THE LANDLORD ANYMORE.
MOVE WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

2007-03-28 21:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by cork 7 · 1 0

No call the landlord and tell him to take care of the problem, then send him notice in the mail (registered mail) and notify him you will have the home sprayed and any charge occurred will come off the rent.

Oh you have to give 30 day notice, in most states. I dont know where you are so check your state laws.

2007-03-28 20:54:51 · answer #6 · answered by carpentershammerer 6 · 0 2

I would ask for a rent reduction or if he didn't give it, move out

2007-03-30 21:22:35 · answer #7 · answered by Bruce 4 · 1 0

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