Bed Bugs

[Jak Dadi]

I have a tenant who complained to bed bug issues right after we purchased the fourplex. I talked to the seller of the property and he indicated that based on her complaints, he had the unit fumigated in October. He gave me all the backup which also stated that the pest control co. did not spot any bed bugs. She had 30 days to come back if she spotted any bugs, and she did not come back with further complaints. As soon as I got the property in November she has been calling 5-7 times a week that the bugs are back and she has bites all over the body. She is a Section 8 tenant and has been living there for 13 years.
She is 57 and apparently has liver trouble. How do I protect myself in this case? Do I go back and get the place fumigated. Last time, it cost the seller $750 to fumigate the unit. I am also concerned that if she has all those health issues, is it even safe to do this again? Your inputs would be appreciated. I read some articles and posting on BP on this

[Jeffrey K.]

I would let her out of her lease and refund her deposit.

[Jak Dadi]

Jeff,

My thoughts exactly. I would love to do that, hinted as much, but I guess she does not want to move. Her sis is a tenant in the same fourplex.

[Jeffrey K.]

You could have a pest control company come out and tell her there are no bugs or you can have them tell you there are bugs and you treat them.

You need to get a company out to inspect the property.

[Brandon Kamm]

Jeff, not sure if you can do that asvshe is section 8.

I would get a licensed company to comeout and investigate. If they can vouch that your clean, then you should be good. It's like the typical tenant who claims mold without knowing what it is.

Getba pro and go off their results.

If the old owner had a licensed tech work on it as you stated, probably no recourse.

[Jak Dadi]

The old owner did get a licensed co.(Clark Pest Control) to come and treat the place. I am going to contact them tomorrow and see if they can come back for another look.