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- LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITY: Landlord agrees to inspect the Property prior to renting the Property for pests and to pre-treat the home in the event that any pests are detected.
- RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITY:
- Upon move-in, Resident shall conduct a thorough inspection of the Property for pests. If Resident fails to report ANY pest infestation and/or problems with the Property within ten (10) days, it shall be an acknowledgement by Resident that the Property is in an acceptable and pest-free condition.
- Resident agrees to keep the home in a clean and debris free condition. This includes but is not limited to: placing all food in properly sealed containers and cleaning the home and all food preparation areas on a daily basis.
- Resident agrees that they will not knowingly or negligently bring any items into the Property that may be infested with pests or create any condition that would cause pest issues.
- Resident agrees to pay for any pest treatments following the 10 day move in window.
- In the event that pests are detected in the Property:
- Resident agrees to notify the landlord in a timely and reasonable manner.
- Landlord will discuss pest control options with Resident to determine preferred solution (i.e. hire pest control company, purchase pest control materials).
- Resident will be directly responsible for all charges (labor and materials) associated with the pest control procedure(s).
- Resident further agrees to comply with all recommendations and requests from management and pest control specialists
- BEDBUGS:
- Resident should perform routine inspections to help prevent infestations. Guidelines are provided by the EPA: https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs.
- If bedbugs are discovered in the Property or in a surrounding Property, the Resident agrees to comply with additional steps including, but not limited to, any protocol provided by the pest control company and the latest directive from the EPA: https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs.
- Other:
- Landlord shall not be liable to Resident for any damage caused by pests, including, but not limited to, replacement of furniture, medications or medical expenses.
- Landlord shall not be liable to Resident for any damage caused to Resident’s personal property during pest control treatments or inspections.
- Landlord and its agents shall not be liable to Resident or their guests for any harm as a result of any pest.
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