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Can a landlord legally refuse to remedy an infestation problem in an apartment complex?
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∙ 14y ago
It normally depends on how many units are in the complex. If the "complex" is actually a duplex, triplex, or quadplex, then no: it's not an apartment complex and generally the landlord is not responsible for pest control. If there are more than four units then it's an apartment complex, and is subject to more rules: the landlord is normally responsible for the pest control, inter alia. Code Enforcement can help you enforce the laws your by which your landlord must abide.
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