Mouse found in apartment

In the state of Wisconsin, if a mouse is reported in a rental apartment, who is responsible: Landlord or tenant? This is the first sighting of any rodent inside the property, both units (duplex) were completely updated/remodeled 10 months ago, someone was present in one unit every day for four months. --208.7.xx.xx

Mouse found in apartment (by Steve [TN]) Posted on: Jul 14, 2009 11:40 AM
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I'm very specific in my lease: NO PETS! --216.79.xx.xx

Mouse found in apartment (by K [MN]) Posted on: Jul 14, 2009 12:26 PM
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Buy a $2 mouse trap and get rid of it. Does it really matter who is responsible? If the mouse got into the property then it came from outside which means there is a hole somewhere in your property. You are responsible for fixing the hole. --209.68.xxx.xxx

Mouse found in apartment (by Meangoose [MN]) Posted on: Jul 14, 2009 12:38 PM
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I agree with K - Find and fix the hole, get a trap, kill or release (as you prefer) the mouse.

I highly suggest you move on it quick before Mr. Mouse invites the Mrs. and the kids in..... --162.136.xxx.x

Mouse found in apartment (by ManateeAlley [FL]) Posted on: Jul 14, 2009 1:40 PM
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Time for a double barrel 12 Ga.....works every time! --66.176.xxx.xxx

Mouse found in apartment (by Echo [GA]) Posted on: Jul 14, 2009 1:51 PM
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I say tenant.Pests are my tenants responsiblity. But if you can find the hole then you should seal it up. But make sure some stays on top of it, or you will have a mouse family and more. --74.243.xx.xxx

Mouse found in apartment (by Mac [NC]) Posted on: Jul 14, 2009 4:34 PM
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As my dear old granny used to say, "Ain't no such thing as one mouse."

You better get on it or it won't be the last time you get a call about it. --24.136.xxx.xx

Mouse found in apartment (by Theresa [TX]) Posted on: Jul 14, 2009 4:52 PM
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Mouse trap or glue board, either way I would pay or reimburse tenant the first time. Check to see how it came in, hole in wall, door left open, or grade school class pet needing a summer home that got loose.

Then charge for unauthorized pet. j/k --64.148.xxx.xxx

Mouse found in apartment (by Joy [MI]) Posted on: Jul 14, 2009 6:18 PM
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Just like a bad tenant, not paying, tearing up the property, and its going to cost some money to get rid of them. --69.244.xxx.xxx

Mouse found in apartment (by Irish [MD]) Posted on: Jul 14, 2009 9:13 PM
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As my wife and I and our two young grandsons were playing a card game today...one grandson said he saw an ant...my wife told the older grandson to get a tissue to ..uh collect the ant..before he could get the tissue...the ant came back on the table top...SLAM...kinda like the tombstone in Deadwood KS...Here lies Lester Moore...shot with 4 slugs from a .44...No Less No More....no more ant... --70.109.xx.xxx

Mouse found in apartment (by Janet [KY]) Posted on: Jul 14, 2009 10:22 PM
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If it is after tenant moves in, it is considered a Pet and tenant is charged extra.

Before tenant ever moves in place decon in the basement and attic. There won't be any more mice if you keep it in the unit all year long. --74.236.xxx.xxx

Mouse found in apartment (by Beth [WI]) Posted on: Jul 15, 2009 1:22 AM
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What Janet says. --66.82.x.xx

Mouse found in apartment (by Getty [GA]) Posted on: Jul 15, 2009 12:15 PM
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NO GLUE BOARDS! A mouse is a disgusting little rodent, but he or she doesn't deserve to die a slow and agonizing death were he either starves to death or chews off his own legs to get loose.

Get a snap trap so it's instant or a catch and release trap. --75.137.xxx.xxx

Mouse found in apartment (by BRAD_IN [IN]) Posted on: Jul 15, 2009 10:15 PM
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Give them bait or a trap and you'll look like a hero!

This should be standard stock in your rental -mobile. --69.243.xxx.xx

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