Pest charges depend on the source of the problem, lease responsibilities, property conditions, vendor findings, and applicable law. Look for evidence connecting the treatment to conditions attributed to the tenancy.
Facts that may support the charge
- Pest treatment was necessary due to tenant-caused unsanitary conditions
- Vendor documentation supports the scope and need for treatment
- Treatment is targeted to tenant-caused issue (not building-wide problem)
Questions and warning signs
- No vendor invoice or details about the infestation
- Charging for routine preventative pest control
- Building-wide issues blamed on a single unit without proof
What to ask for
- Pest control invoice and report describing findings
- Photos or inspection notes documenting conditions
- Evidence the issue was unit-specific vs building-wide
How to review or dispute it
- Request the vendor report and invoice.
- Dispute charges that look like routine building maintenance.
- Ask for evidence tying cause to tenant actions (not just presence).
If you want to challenge the charge in writing, customize the dispute template. Use a full demand letter when you are ready to request repayment by a specific date.
Tip: Use the Deduction Checker to review the amount and record which supporting documents are missing.