Created 9/19/20110220

PEST MANAGEMENTADDENDUM

Unit #: «unitnumber»

This Pest Management Addendum is hereby incorporated in and made a part of the Rental Agreement signed by Agent and Resident(s) «leasesigners».

1. Resident(s) acknowledges that Agent and Resident(s) have inspected the Unit (including baseboards, carpet edges, window and door molding) and neither is aware nor found any visible signs of bed bug or other pest infestation.

2. Resident(s) certifies that all furnishings and personal property (including mattresses, box springs, bed frames and headboards, couches, sofas, chairs and recliners, nightstands, dressers and clothing, luggage and backpacks) moved into the Unit are free of bed bugs or other pest infestation and that Resident(s) is not aware of any infestation or presence of bed bugs or any pest in Resident(s) current or previous apartment(s) or home(s), and Resident(s) has fully disclosed to Agent any previous bed bug infestation or issues which Resident(s) may have experienced or is experiencing.

3. Resident(s) acknowledges that Resident(s) will use his/her or their best efforts and care to avoid creating any conditions that would introduce, cause or promote the presence of bed bugs, bugs, vermin, insects or other pests of any kind in or at the unit and or common areas. Resident(s) agrees as follows:

  1. All pet food shall be kept in sealed containers.
  2. Pets shall be regularly inspected and treated for fleas and other parasites.
  3. The Unit shall be vacuumed and cleaned on a regular basis to maintain health and safety standards.
  4. Resident(s) shall not allow trash to accumulate inside or outside the Unit. All trash shall be removed from the Unit in a plastic bag and placed inside the dumpster, trash cans, or other designated area. After disposing of trash, Resident(s) shall make sure that the trash lids and/or dumpster doors are closed.
  5. No furniture, clothing and/or any other items shall be placed in the trash room, dumpsters, common areas or hallways.
  6. Any items, including, but not limited to, furniture and clothing, shall be thoroughly inspected for bed bugs or other pest infestation prior to said item being brought into the Unit or onto the Property.
  7. Any and all mattresses used and/or stored in the Unit shall be wrapped or sealed in a mattress cover made of vinyl, plastic or other impervious material that can be sealed.

4. Resident(s) shall notify Agent immediately upon discovering bed bugs or other pest infestation. If Resident(s) fails to immediately notify Agent of a discovery of bed bugs or other pest infestation, then Resident(s) shall be charged the costs of treatment, eradication of the infestation and cleaning of the infested areas of the Unit or Property. Resident(s) agrees not to try to treat the Unit for bed bug or other pest infestation or hire any outside pest control company. Resident(s) acknowledges that Agent has the full right to select its own licensed pest control company to perform treatments and cleaning of the Unit if necessary. Resident(s) understands that the cost of extermination, and possibly the invasiveness of treatment and extermination, will be greatly reduced if the infestation is reported as early as possible.

5. Resident(s) agrees not to hinder, disrupt or prevent Agent and/or anyone acting at Agent’s direction, from inspecting and/or treating the Unit or Property. Resident(s) shall fully, strictly and promptly comply with any instructions/directions given to Resident(s) by Agent and/or its pest control company or professional. Resident(s) shall fully cooperate with Agent in inspecting the Unit for possible infestations and/or preparing the Unit for extermination treatments based upon the instructions provided by Agent or its pest control professional. Failure to fully cooperate or comply with Agent’s instructions or with Agent’s pest control professional’s instructions or failure to provide access to the Unit for inspection or extermination, given reasonable advance notice to enter for inspection, extermination and/or treatments, shall constitute grounds for termination of the Rental Agreement and/or eviction.

6. Agent reserves the right to charge the cost of treatment, eradication of infestation and cleaning of infested areas to Resident(s) in the event Resident(s) (1) fails to adhere to the rules set forth herein (2) fails to notify Agent of the presence of bed bugs or other pest infestation (3) fails to provide Agent or its pest control professional access to the Unit or affected areas (4) fails to cooperate with the instructions provided by Agent or its pest control professional regarding prevention, inspection, treatment and/or eradication of bed bugs or other pest infestation or (5) fails to timely pay for all charges assessed to Resident(s). Said charges include, but are not limited to, the costs associated with additional treatments, rescheduling inspections and/or treatments and eradication of the infestation. Agent shall notify Resident(s) in writing as to any charges assessed to Resident(s). Resident(s) shall be required to pay said charges within thirty (30) days of receiving said notice. Any such charges may be deducted from Resident(s) security deposit. Agent may also terminate the Rental Agreement.

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