Mice: my problem or the residents?

[Steve Boianelli]

Hey BP. I'm trying to help out my resident who has mice. I'm on the fence about who is on the hook here? What experience have you all had with this situation? My lease doesn't specify "pest control" but the resident has been living there for about 18 months. I make the argument that the mice are a part of the "maintenance" section of the lease. It's winter and it's cold so mice are trying to survive. I've already suggested to him to get traps and buy those pest deterrent devices from a home improvement store. What are your thoughts BP?

Thanks!

Steve