Who is responsible for wasps nest

The wasps were crawling into his bedroom between the rubber cladding holding the window and the wall together. He also expressed his concern that despite the weather in February often being warm or hot, he could not leave his door or windows open as the wasps were flying into his home. Bill asked that the real estate agency come and remove the wasps nest as a matter of urgency. The real estate agent agency informed Bill that they would be prepared to replace the old rubber cladding between the window and the wall so that the wasps could not crawl into his home, but they would not be removing the wasps nest.

This is an incorrect interpretation of the Residential Tenancy Act Tas which clearly provides that a landlord must maintain the property in the same condition as the day on which the tenant moved in. Pest control will make a report of their findings, and this report will state liability. Our advisor also explained to this member that wasps are known for carrying disease picked up during their visits to dustbins, bottle banks and carcasses, and if wasps settle on food they can contaminate it.

They also suggested that the best way for this member to safeguard their interests, and to prevent a potential claim from the tenant even if malicious would be for the landlord to deal with this issue, and forward the cost on to the tenant if needs be.

If they do not pay, then the cost of this can be deducted from the deposit. She also contributes to our members magazine, Property. An infestation of mice was found during a recent property inspection. The tenants complained of mice faeces in cupboards and on the kitchen floor.

Unsurprisingly the kitchen was in a really dirty condition with grease, crumbs and other debris everywhere. The tenants were advised to clean up their act as they were encouraging mice, by leaving plenty of food for them to eat, making the kitchen a great meeting point for any hungry mouse. It is the responsibility of the tenant to pay for removal of a bees nest. Stricter cleaning regimes will discourage them. There are a multitude of treatments available from supermarkets or hardware shops.

Again ensuring that no food debris if left lying around will discourage them. What tenants have to live with…. Generally they will not cause too much damage, but their droppings can be fairly disgusting. It is illegal to trap and kill squirrels during their breeding season — but unfortunately this is just the time when they want to inhabit a property. A pest control company will need to be contacted so they can advise the best way to proceed.