Payment for Pest Control in a Rented Apartment
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Question
Who is responsible for paying for pest control in a rented apartment - the owner or the tenant?
Answer
Regular pest control is the responsibility of the tenant, except in special cases where there is a problem with the apartment itself, in which case the owner must pay.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Chapter 314
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