Is it the landlord's responsibility to get rid of cockroach infestation?

Answer 1

First, this responsibility can be different in each jurisdiction. However, most jurisdictions have some stipulation in their version of the residential tenancies act that the landlord is responsible for treating all infestations within an apartment. Now the next part is where it gets tricky. Where I live, it is the landlord's responosibility to treat the infested apartment; however, it is not the landlord's responsibility to pay for the treatment. The treatment costs can be billed to the tenant. The tenant is not usually charged for the treatment for the sake of good relations; however, this is at the discretion of the landlord. What is comes down to is that it is usually the landlords responsibility to have a professional treat the suite, but, depending on where you live, the tenant may be responsible for any charges related to the extermination.

Answer 2

I think yes, it is a maintenance issue/major health concern within the building/unit !

The landlord should make sure all units are infestation safe proof, and have an exterminator at hand. If an outbreak happens to occur, the landlord should fix all units just to be safe as well.

Answer 3

i live in jersyville il offerd to pay exsteminor half and my landlord said he would not pay for other half

Answer

Check in with your local government about landlord responsibilities. You may also want to do some deep housekeeping to kill the eggs in cupboards, wash laundry and so on.

Answer 4

Yes, the Housing Act 2004 states,

"residential premises should provide a safe and healthy environment for any potential occupier or visitor"

So, that means, if a landlord knows about an infestation, it is his/her responsibility to deal with it.

Answer 5

The landlord, if they're the ones who clean the bed. Bed bugs are a sign of uncleansliness, so dirty bed = dirty bed bugs!

Answer 6

In most states, the landlord.