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Bed Bug Etiquette
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scottili
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Posted 1 month ago
Mon Oct 5 2009 17:15:19
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We have a rental unit in an upscale beach resort. A renter complained to me that her son had been bitten by bed bugs. Sure enough, we have 'em. We hired a PCO, threw out the mattress and all bedding, vacuumed every nook and cranny in the room, put diatomaceous earth down in the carpet edges for days at a time, etc. There is no evidence of the bugs in any other rooms in the unit. And yes, we refunded our renter's money.
We were there this weekend, and noticed that people are staying in the rental unit next to ours. We won't have anyone in our unit for the next few months. What are the chances that the remaining bed bugs have migrated next door? It's a new, well-built building. I'm agonizing over whether to alert the HOA. Plus, we have the unit on the market. I would like to hear from those who have been in similar situations. What did you do? -
CookEmDanno
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Posted 1 month ago
Tue Oct 6 2009 18:57:13
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Obviously, you have a conscience, since you refunded your renter's money. Now, you need to alert the Homeowner's Association with the same good intentions so you can act collectively to treat adjoining units. It's better to protect your investment by being honest and proactive. Otherwise, a buyer may come back and want a refund, too.
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