Suzinbrooklyn
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I livein a Brownstone in Brooklyn (4 units). We have a major mouse problem throughout the building. I know that the Housing Authority is on my side with this because it is a health code violation. My question is this: My landlord had written in to our lease that we are responsbile for eliminating rodents, does this trump the fact that the housing authority clearly states that the OWNER of the property must eliminate and maintain rodent free property?
Also, our efforts to deal with the pest problem are negated by the fact that the rest of the building is infested. We get rid of them and they just climb back into the apartment. Is it legal for our landlord to make us pay for rodent removal?
Many thanks,
Housemouse.
Also, our efforts to deal with the pest problem are negated by the fact that the rest of the building is infested. We get rid of them and they just climb back into the apartment. Is it legal for our landlord to make us pay for rodent removal?
Many thanks,
Housemouse.