Hornet Infestation Legal Rights

Summary

Landlords in North Carolina must provide habitable dwellings, including pest control. Failure to address infestations can breach lease agreements. Contact Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy for assistance. Document all communications with your landlord.

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I am in an apartment complex and we have hornets/ yellow jackets coming into our apartment and I am allergic to them. Pest control came once and was supposed to come back because they said they were building a nest in the wall. I tried to contact the complex office today and no one answered. I am allergic to said yellow jackets and no one seems to be in a hurry to fix the issues. Pest control only comes on Mondays so I’m waiting weeks at a time. I’ll have to leave my apartment a few hours out of the day due to so many coming in at once.
Hello Alexis, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Can you please provide me with your location? This will help me provide you with the appropriate information based on local housing laws.
Charlotte North Carolina
Based on your location in Charlotte, North Carolina, here are some key points:
- Under North Carolina law, landlords must provide a habitable dwelling.
- This includes controlling infestations of pests.
- Failure to do so could be considered a breach of your lease agreement.
Contact Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy for further help: (*) *-*.
Awesome thank you!
You're welcome, Alexis! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Make sure to keep all your communications with your landlord documented. Stay safe!