Rat Newmarket has a mix of rental housing, from terraced homes near the town centre to properties let alongside stable and farm work. When a tenant reports rats, landlords need to act promptly, both to protect the property and to meet their responsibilities to tenants.
Rat problems in rental properties can be more complicated to manage than in an owner-occupied home, simply because the landlord is not living there day to day and relies on the tenant to report issues early.
Landlord Responsibilities
Landlords are generally expected to keep a property free from pest infestations that arise from structural issues, such as damaged brickwork, gaps around pipework or defective drains. Where the cause is linked to the condition of the building rather than tenant behaviour, dealing with the rat problem typically falls to the landlord.
Common Situations in Rental Properties
- A tenant reports scratching noises, droppings or seeing a rat
- A rat problem is found during a routine inspection or at the end of a tenancy
- Rats are linked to a shared bin area in a block of flats or houses
- A property has stood empty between tenancies and rats have moved in
- Recurring problems in an older property with known structural gaps
Arranging Treatment
Green Pest Control works with landlords and letting agents across Newmarket to inspect rental properties, identify the cause of the problem and carry out treatment, including baiting, trapping and monitoring. We can also advise on rat-proofing works needed to stop the problem recurring, which is useful information to have before a new tenancy begins.
Booking an Inspection
If you manage a rental property in Newmarket and a tenant has reported signs of rats, it is worth arranging an inspection promptly. Green Pest Control offers a free, no-obligation quotation for landlords. Call 01502 630 122 to discuss the property and arrange a visit.
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