Pest Control Responsibility Guide

Summary

Landlords in Michigan are generally responsible for pest control unless the tenant caused the infestation. If the pest issue started after moving in and wasnt caused by tenant actions, the landlord must address it. Michigan law mandates landlords to maintain a pest-free environment.

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I recently moved into a town house, around a college campus, with * other roommates. Shortly after I was getting bug bites all over me. I notified the office and finally after several weeks of run around from them they are sending an exterminator out. And said they will be charging us for the exterminator. Which my roommates are saying they won't pay and I have to pay it all. My question is, is this my or the households responsibility to pay for or since there is nothing in the lease regarding pest control should the office/ landlord be responsible to pay?
Did the pest issue exist before you moved in or did it start after you moved in?
Generally, landlords are responsible for pest control unless the tenant caused the infestation.
after i moved in
What is the location of your townhouse? This will help me provide you with the specific rules and regulations regarding pest control responsibilities in your area.
allendale michigan
Can you confirm if the infestation was caused by any actions from you or your roommates?
In Michigan, landlords are generally responsible for pest control unless the infestation was caused by the tenant's actions.
no i cannot confirm
Since you can't confirm if the infestation was caused by you or your roommates, it's generally the landlord's responsibility.
- Michigan law requires landlords to maintain a pest-free environment.
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