Bedbugs in Columbus Ohio.

[Brian R.]

The other day I found out my tenants in one of our duplexes has bedbugs. He does not have the money up front to deal with it but he promises to pay me back if I pay for it.

1. What are my legal responsibilities here as owner and landlord? Obviously I don't want the other side to get it.

2. Should I craft another contract with him on this item? He claims he can pay me 200/two weeks. The guy we found to do it charges 800. Should I charge interest in the money?

3. Any suggestions on the best methods to rid a place of bedbugs? Seems there are a number of ways.

Thanks Brian.

[Chris Weiler]

Brian, I think you might be paying too much for your treatment. I have a number of rentals in Columbus and unfortunately had to deal with bed bugs a few times. We use Dwight at Champion Pest & Termite Control LLC. He solved our bedbug issues every time with one or two treatments. Dwight has fair prices, and he's very easy to work with. I believe treatment is $200 or $400 if follow up treatment needed.

Admin: My only affiliation to the above recommended company is that I am a happy customer.