Pest Control in Rental

[Sameerah Baker]

Newbie landlord here...My tenant has been in our SFR for about 6 weeks. Prior to that the property was vacant for 3 months for rehab/renovation. She has now texted me saying that she has seen mouse poop and wants me to send out pest control. My lease has a pest addendum which states unit is free of pest upon move-in; that we will not provide any pest control after 14 days of move-in; and tenant is responsible for pest control either as paying direct to exterminator or if we pay, we will it back to them. This addendum is signed by both me and her. I am not opposed to making a one time exception to handle and pay for pest control but not sure if I should do this? If I did this, I was thinking that I should have her sign off acknowledging this as a one time exception and any further pest control needs will remain her responsibility as per the lease. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you in advance!