Are commercial landlords liable for termite damage and the cost of extermination?
If I’m interpreting your question correctly, you are a tenant and have discovered termite damage in your unit. If in fact that is the case, than yes the landlord would be responsible for extermination since this is not the result of tenant negligence. It is unusual for a landlord to do termite services on one unit and unless you have significant infestation will probably not bother. Since this can be a very expensive proposition depending upon the size of the building you are in, the landlord may not be to thrilled to hear the news one of his/her units has termite infestation. My suggestion is to contact the landlord and show him or his management representative the damage you’ve uncovered and request they treat the damage accordingly. Most states and lenders require termite services in the sale of a commercial building and usually it is negotiated as part of the sale. This is generally when termite treatment is performed and is usually guaranteed by the termite company for a year unle
