Pests in a BC Rental: Who Pays and What to Do

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Bed Bugs in a BC Rental: Who Pays for Treatment?

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Bed Bugs in a BC Rental: Who Pays for Treatment?

In British Columbia the landlord is generally responsible for treating bed bugs. Here is who pays, when a tenant can be charged, and how notice to enter works.

Who pays for bed bug treatment in a BC rental?
When can a BC landlord charge a tenant for bed bug treatment?
What should a BC tenant do after finding bed bugs?
How much notice does a BC landlord need to enter for bed bug treatment?
Who pays for a BC tenant's damaged belongings or a hotel stay?
Choosing a licensed pest-control provider: what should a BC landlord check?

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