Property Management

A Louisiana residential property manager receives a complaint from a tenant about a pest infestation. The manager's first obligation is to:

ABlame the tenant for causing the infestation
BInspect the property and arrange for professional extermination if the infestation is not tenant-caused✓ Correct
CNotify the LREC of the complaint
DWait until the tenant provides written notice via certified mail

Explanation

Louisiana landlord-tenant law requires landlords to maintain the property in a habitable condition. A pest infestation that is not tenant-caused constitutes a habitability issue. The manager should inspect promptly and arrange professional extermination, documenting all actions.

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