Who pays for pest control in a rented property? A plain-English guide for Grimsby landlords, letting agents and tenants.
The legal position
Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, landlords must keep the structure and exterior of a property in repair and ensure it is fit to live in. Where an infestation is caused by disrepair — broken air bricks, damaged roofline, gaps around pipework — responsibility sits with the landlord.
Where an infestation clearly results from how a tenant is living in the property, such as accumulated waste, the tenant may be liable. In practice, most disputes are resolved fastest by getting a professional report that states the cause.
What we provide for landlords
- Written survey reports identifying cause and entry points
- Treatment and full proofing, documented for your records
- Void-property and change-of-tenancy inspections
- Portfolio contracts across Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham
Protecting your investment
Rodents damage cables, insulation and plasterwork, and a single unresolved report can escalate to the local authority. A documented treatment and proofing visit is almost always cheaper than the repair bill that follows.
Speak to Swift Pest Solutions on 07446 552633 about landlord rates and scheduled portfolio visits.
