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Updated almost 4 years ago, 02/08/2021
Tenant saw one roach and wants apartment fumigated
I have a tenant of two years who wants me to fumigate the apartment after she killed one roach in her unit this morning. She keeps her unit very clean, so I want to keep her as a tenant, but she does tend to overreact and ask for a lot. I get not wanting to live in a unit with roaches, but my immediate reaction is that one roach in 2 years doesn't signify a larger infestation that requires action on my part. She is on a standard city of Chicago lease.
The unit above her is clean as well. There is a garden unit below that is a little more buggy, but I think that most garden units are due to moisture. I've never had any other complaints from tenants.
She wants me to take action before this becomes a larger problem, but I don't think it's justified today. Who is right? Appreciate any advice as to how you all would address this. Thanks.