Renter complaining about birds

[Sarah Stamper]

Hi, I have a renter that every month finds something new to complain about. This month is a bird in or on the roof that’s keeping her up at night. I have nothing in the lease about this being the landlords responsibility. I have pretty much told her if she not happy to move out. Is it the landlords responsibility to take care of birds nesting on the roof?

[Justin Hoggatt]

I have received the bird issue before (pigeons).  I think that "it depends".  If they are a tenant that has legitimate complaints, then you can continue to try and do your best to help them.  If they are annoying, then yes, tell them it's not something you can help with.  It's hard to keep nature at bay when we live in natural environments.

With that being said, I did take care of the pigeons ASAP.  The reason is because they can cause damage and disgust on the property. I think of them as air rats and the just hang out and poop all over the place.  For you, it's something of a preference.  If you react to everything the tenant throws your way, they'll likely continue.