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We have had some roaches in a few units...likely travelling upwards, as roaches do. We know of at least one unit that has a "problem." And, we have suggested that everyone do some exterminating as a precautionary measure. But, this suggestion has not gone over well. What can we do as a board to further encourage this? Are we allowed to mandate full-building extermination?
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Stay proactive. While tenants may somewhat resent an exterminator a lot of times it is how you word the document. I am not sure if you have a service contract already in place, if not I would strongly recommend it. Everyone has to pitch in. The following are some suggestions.
Keep you residents informed (memos, recycle notices by service area etc)
Make sure the staff are following up and sweeping/ cleaning etc
Make sure all you common areas get serviced regularly, service hallways, compactor areas etc
Seal up any visible areas with steel wool or foam.
Have the super create a spread sheet and log areas where there was a problem and when exterminator visited.
When there is construction or an apartment turnover have the exterminator come do a service ( this is very easily done if walls/ piping is exposed)
Hope I was of some help MRM
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