Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-109
PEST EXTERMINATION
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Every owner of a dwelling containing two or more dwelling units shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rodents or other pests on the premises. Whenever infestation exists in two or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling, or in the shared or public parts of any dwelling containing two or more dwelling units, extermination thereof shall be the responsibility of the owner. (Code 1964, § 12A-7)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. IV § 15-109, owners of multi-unit residential buildings bear responsibility for pest extermination when an infestation affects two or more units or appears in shared and common areas of the building. The rule draws a clear line: when a pest problem spreads beyond a single unit or into communal spaces, the obligation to address it falls on the property owner rather than individual tenants. This provision applies to insects, rodents, and other pests found anywhere on the premises under those conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15-109, operators of buildings with two or more dwelling units generally maintain documented pest-inspection and extermination programs to address infestations before they spread across units or into common areas such as hallways, laundry rooms, or basements. Compliant property managers typically respond promptly to tenant-reported pest sightings, coordinate with licensed exterminators, and keep records of treatments performed. Because the ordinance places extermination responsibility squarely on the owner when multiple units or shared spaces are affected, proactive monitoring is a standard part of building management practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15-109 of Bellevue's housing code establishes that tenants in multi-unit buildings are not responsible for extermination when an infestation involves more than one unit or affects shared areas — that duty belongs to the owner. Tenants who observe pests in common areas or who are aware of infestations in neighboring units may report conditions to the appropriate Bellevue municipal code-enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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