I just moved in and there are roaches. What should I do?
Tell the landlord or building manager in writing, keep food sealed, take trash out nightly and fix any leaks. In apartments roaches move between units, so treating the whole building is usually most effective.
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Tell the landlord or building manager in writing, keep food sealed, take trash out nightly and fix any leaks. In apartments roaches move between units, so treating the whole building is usually most effective.
What to know
- Report it right away in writing.
- Seal food and clean up crumbs and grease.
- Ask whether neighboring units are being treated too.
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