Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-112
Responsibility for pest extermination
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Pest extermination shall be the responsibility of the rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit owner. Extermination must be performed by a licensed pest control contractor. No owner or occupant of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall store, place, or allow to accumulate any materials that may serve as food for rodents in a site accessible to rodents.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-112, the legal duty to exterminate pests in rental housing falls on the property owner, not the tenant, and any extermination work must be carried out by a licensed pest control contractor. The rule also prohibits anyone — owner or occupant — from storing or allowing materials that could serve as rodent food in places where rodents can reach them. Together, these requirements establish both an affirmative duty to remediate pest problems and a shared obligation to prevent conditions that attract rodents.
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Under § 8-112, compliant rental property owners take responsibility for arranging pest extermination rather than passing that obligation to tenants, and they ensure that any extermination work is contracted out exclusively to licensed pest control professionals. Operators generally conduct periodic inspections to confirm that no food-accessible materials are accumulating in areas reachable by rodents, and they address any such conditions promptly. Maintaining documentation of licensed contractor engagements and inspection records is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-112 of the Excelsior Code of Ordinances establishes that pest extermination is the owner's responsibility, which means tenants in rental dwellings have a basis to request that their landlord arrange licensed extermination services when a pest problem arises. Tenants also have their own obligation under this provision to avoid storing or allowing materials that could serve as rodent food in accessible areas. If an owner fails to fulfill their extermination duties, tenants may consider documenting the conditions, contacting the local code enforcement or housing authority to report a potential violation, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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