Mount Carmel — Ch. 12 Housing § 12-101
Extermination of insects and rodents
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Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or other pests therein or on the premises. Whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a rodent proof or reasonably insectproof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
Under Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-101, responsibility for pest extermination in a dwelling unit is divided based on the source of the problem. Occupants are generally responsible for addressing insects, rodents, or other pests in their unit or on the premises. However, when an infestation arises because the owner failed to keep the dwelling in a rodent-proof or reasonably insect-proof condition, the duty to exterminate shifts to the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-101 places the burden of extermination on property owners when an infestation is traceable to inadequate structural maintenance. Compliant operators generally keep buildings sealed against pest entry—addressing gaps, cracks, and other structural vulnerabilities—so that the dwelling meets a rodent-proof and reasonably insect-proof standard. Maintaining records of routine inspections and repairs can help demonstrate that the property was properly maintained if a pest-related dispute arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 12-101 of Mount Carmel's Housing Code, tenants hold a baseline responsibility for pest control within their unit, but that responsibility can shift to the owner when the infestation stems from the building's structural condition rather than the occupant's actions. Tenants who believe an infestation is caused by the owner's failure to maintain the property in a rodent-proof or reasonably insect-proof condition may have grounds to raise this provision when seeking remediation. General enforcement paths can include contacting the local housing or code enforcement office, documenting the infestation and any communications with the owner, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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