Tenants Application (Moving due to bedbug/roach infestation)

[CJ B.]

Hey BP

Had an applicant apply for my unit. 

Upon checking with the tenants references, their current landlord disclosed they are moving due to a bedbug/roach infestation. Without giving specifics to the applicant, I had asked about any "infestations" and they disclosed it. They mentioned they had "gotten rid of all possessions, except for some essentials", and that "pest control said if they treated and moved on the same day", they would be gone. 

 How can I be assured they won't introduce them to my property? 

I pose this question on here, because otherwise, they check out fine and have passed other qualifications. However, I definitely want to err on the side of caution. 

What to do? 

Thanks guys! 

[Kyle J.]

Originally posted by @CJ B.:

 How can I be assured they won't introduce them to my property? 

You can't.  

You don't mention if the property they're coming from is a single family house or multi-family unit that is attached to other units.  If it's a single family house, it's pretty much guaranteed that the infestation is their fault and that it will repeat itself in your property.

If it's a multi-family unit, I suppose it's possible that the roaches came from another attached unit.  Perhaps even the bedbugs (though I'd say it's more likely they introduced those themselves).  But have you ever seen a home infested with roaches and bed bugs?  I have.  They get on and in everything.  

Regardless of whose fault it was, I personally wouldn't take an applicant moving from a home infested with both of these pests.  It's just not worth the risk, because chances are you will end up having to treat for one or both in the near future.