What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Jersey
I own a duplex in NJ. Both units are occupied by tenants. Tenant one has resided there just over one year. Tenant two has been there over three years. Both have expired one year leases with continuing month-to-month as allowed by NJ law.
Tenant two has informed me there is a ****roach infestation which began in the past couple months.
The lease does not specify anything regarding pest removal, although I did bring in an exterminator last year for carpenter ants.
This is the first time there has been a roach in that house for the 20 years I have owned it. I am tempted to suggest that the tenants hire an exterminator for the whole house and split the bill.
Am I responsible for exterminating?
I own a duplex in NJ. Both units are occupied by tenants. Tenant one has resided there just over one year. Tenant two has been there over three years. Both have expired one year leases with continuing month-to-month as allowed by NJ law.
Tenant two has informed me there is a ****roach infestation which began in the past couple months.
The lease does not specify anything regarding pest removal, although I did bring in an exterminator last year for carpenter ants.
This is the first time there has been a roach in that house for the 20 years I have owned it. I am tempted to suggest that the tenants hire an exterminator for the whole house and split the bill.
Am I responsible for exterminating?