We have had several complaints from tenants regarding pest/flea issues in the rental units with requests to hire professionals to address the issue. Would this be considered a maintenance issue? Can the tenant’s be held responsible for the cost of treatment?

Controlling the presence of pests such as bed bugs or fleas is part of the landlord’s maintenance obligations under s. 20 of the Act to keep the unit in a state that is in good repair, fit for habitation, and in keeping with health and safety standards. A landlord must hire a professional pest control company to deal with the issue as soon as he or she first becomes aware of it.

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