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Channel: Trulia Voices: Tenant has informed me they have bed bugs, Can someone please inform me as to who has to foot the bill for the exterminator in NJ
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Answer by Diane Glander, Spring Lake, NJ

My understanding is that if the landlord can prove that they were not in the rental prior to the tenant taking posession, then the tenant pays. There are services that offer bed bug dogs that will give...

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Answer by Larry Sarlo 609-868-1171

Call Humphreys you got bugs! Just being funny. NJ Law says the owner 1-2 family laws is a bit different as I understand it and municipalities can supersede NJ Law. With that said in the matter of 1-2...

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Answer by W. Scott Mason

I would try to get the tenant to pay for it, or work out a deal with the tenant, but ultimately it is in the owners best interest to see that they are eliminated. If that means paying for it and...

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Answer by Jerry Barker

Diane, I have heard that as well that tenants are responsible if you can prove that the place didnt have bed bugs beforehand. But I cant seem to find that in writing anywhere :(

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Answer by Mary Petti-ABR,SFR, Relocation

Jerry, Law notwithstanding, I would have the landlord pay to exterminate just to make sure it's done correctly. Also, if it's in a condo development, the condo association should be notified and...

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Answer by Gina Chirico

Jerry, Legislation recently introduced in the New Jersey Legislature as Assembly Bill 3203 would force landlords to shoulder the entire financial burden of combating bed bugs by making them solely...

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Answer by Chandler Covey

That's a tough spot you're in. I would try going to http://www.pestdetective.com/bed_bugs.html and see if that helps any. I've used their services for years now, and they have always been able to help me.

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Answer by Diane Glander

My understanding is that if the landlord can prove that they were not in the rental prior to the tenant taking posession, then the tenant pays. There are services that offer bed bug dogs that will give...

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Answer by Larry Sarlo 609-868-1171

Call Humphreys you got bugs! Just being funny. NJ Law says the owner 1-2 family laws is a bit different as I understand it and municipalities can supersede NJ Law. With that said in the matter of 1-2...

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Answer by W. Scott Mason

I would try to get the tenant to pay for it, or work out a deal with the tenant, but ultimately it is in the owners best interest to see that they are eliminated. If that means paying for it and...

View Article

Answer by Jerry Barker

Diane, I have heard that as well that tenants are responsible if you can prove that the place didnt have bed bugs beforehand. But I cant seem to find that in writing anywhere :(

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Answer by Mary Petti-ABR,SFR, Relocation

Jerry, Law notwithstanding, I would have the landlord pay to exterminate just to make sure it's done correctly. Also, if it's in a condo development, the condo association should be notified and...

View Article

Answer by Gina Chirico

Jerry, Legislation recently introduced in the New Jersey Legislature as Assembly Bill 3203 would force landlords to shoulder the entire financial burden of combating bed bugs by making them solely...

View Article


Answer by Diane Glander

My understanding is that if the landlord can prove that they were not in the rental prior to the tenant taking posession, then the tenant pays. There are services that offer bed bug dogs that will give...

View Article

Answer by Larry Sarlo 609-868-1171

Call Humphreys you got bugs! Just being funny. NJ Law says the owner 1-2 family laws is a bit different as I understand it and municipalities can supersede NJ Law. With that said in the matter of 1-2...

View Article


Answer by W. Scott Mason

I would try to get the tenant to pay for it, or work out a deal with the tenant, but ultimately it is in the owners best interest to see that they are eliminated. If that means paying for it and...

View Article

Answer by Jerry Barker

Diane, I have heard that as well that tenants are responsible if you can prove that the place didnt have bed bugs beforehand. But I cant seem to find that in writing anywhere :(

View Article


Answer by Mary Petti-ABR,SFR, Relocation

Jerry, Law notwithstanding, I would have the landlord pay to exterminate just to make sure it's done correctly. Also, if it's in a condo development, the condo association should be notified and...

View Article

Answer by Gina Chirico

Jerry, Legislation recently introduced in the New Jersey Legislature as Assembly Bill 3203 would force landlords to shoulder the entire financial burden of combating bed bugs by making them solely...

View Article

Answer by Diane Glander

My understanding is that if the landlord can prove that they were not in the rental prior to the tenant taking posession, then the tenant pays. There are services that offer bed bug dogs that will give...

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