to think that the landlord should take responsibility for mice?

[lill72]

Eek we have a mice problem. We are unsure how they are getting in, but they are gnawing through closed packets of pasta etc on top shelves of closed pantrys. No evidence in bins etc.

The estate agents have told us it is our problem. But if they are getting through a hole in the house, surely it is the landlord who is repsonsible.I dont want to have to pay for the council to come look (£136) but this will be the only way to establish the source of the problem and how bad it is. We are currently laying traps and the estate agent told us to put wire worrl in holes. We cant see any holes, but I dont think this is our responsibility.

I have written t the agents and told them they landlord should pay for the council to have a look.

anyone clear on the law?

If there are air bricks in your walls, you could ask the landlord to get them covered with fine metal mesh to stop mice using them as a door into the house.

Thanks for all your input - has given me lots of ideas on how to solve this asap.

26Point - agree with you. I want to solve it but not at huge cost to ourselves if it's the landlords responsibility also. the council costs £136 for 3 visits.

We have lots of stuff already in tupperware containers, but it seems nothing is safe at this point.

Have started to disinfect cupboards and being meticulous about not leaving anything out.

have caught some with traps but do you think we should buy poison too?