Per Nevada law, landlords are required to “maintain the dwelling unit in a habitable condition.” This includes pest control measures in cases where a tenant is not responsible for an infestation. Even when a landlord isn’t legally liable to pay for pest control, it still behooves property management to make sure it gets done for a variety of reasons.
Happier Tenants
Few people are pleased having to cohabitate with pests. Without having to worry about potential property damage or health issues, residents are happier in a pest-free complex. And, as you probably know, happy tenants are less likely to move. In this way, proactive pest control helps increase profits through tenant turnover prevention.
Bigger Problems
The high population density of apartment complexes invites significant pest problems. It just takes one slightly negligent — or unlucky — tenant to invite an infestation. From that initial foothold, many pests spread quickly to surrounding units.
Additionally, the larger scale nature of apartment complexes also makes treatment more difficult. Property management and/or a pest management team often need to coordinate with multiple tenants to solve the problem. Some residents may be uncooperative or unable to comply with more complicated control measures, preventing thorough and complete pest removal.
More Savings
A relatively small investment in preventive services now can help save thousands in future pest treatment and remediation. Like many other things in life, pest infestations are a lot easier — and less expensive — to prevent than they are to cure. Pest control specialists can help find (and seal up) hard-to-spot possible points of entry, keeping pests out and stopping infestations before they start.
Although in many cases a landlord may not be legally obligated to pay for treatment, it can be difficult to trace where an infestation began when it affects multiple adjacent units. When that happens, the landlord can be stuck with a hefty bill.
Pest Management for Apartments
Not all pest control professionals have experience working with apartment complexes, and that’s a problem. Multi-family dwellings have a host of unique pest control issues that set them apart from single-family homes. That’s why property management should be on the lookout for pest control specialists who know the best ways of preventing pest problems in apartment complexes — because they’ve spent years successfully keeping apartments pest free.
If your property management team is looking for a Las Vegas commercial pest control specialist or would like to know more about our services at Preventive Pest Control, feel free to contact us. We’ll work with you to maintain a safe living environment for your residents. Call (702) 649-0019 now!