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We have rats living in the basement. Is the landlord responsible for paying for the exterminator?
Asked almost 2 years ago - Pittsburgh, PA
The lease states that we're responsible for calling the exterminator, but we live next to a condemned house which is probably where the rats came from
Attorney answers (2)
I just saw the second part of your question.
As to the lease language, you can let the LL know in your letter that you are prepared to call the exterminator and take the price off the rent. But you don't have to do that. The Health Department will do the heavy lifting on this one.
Clifford L Tuttle, Jr.
Attorney at Law
412-561-6303
As to the lease language, you can let the LL know in your letter that you are prepared to call the exterminator and take the price off the rent. But you don't have to do that. The Health Department will do the heavy lifting on this one.
Clifford L Tuttle, Jr.
Attorney at Law
412-561-6303
You had better believe it. Send a letter demanding that the rats be exterminated within a reasonable time, certified, keep a copy. Call the Allegheny County Health Department. They will be all over it, I promise you.
If you want to discuss the matter further, call me.
Clifford L Tuttle, Jr.
Attorney at Law
412-561-6203
If you want to discuss the matter further, call me.
Clifford L Tuttle, Jr.
Attorney at Law
412-561-6203
