Pest Control For Property Managers in Sydney

Pest Control for Strata, Body Corporate, and Rental Properties

Managing rental properties in Sydney comes with many responsibilities, one of the biggest being pest control. From mandatory end-of-lease treatments and tackling German cockroach infestations in high-density apartments to arranging annual termite inspections to protect a landlord’s investment, property managers are often the first point of contact when pest problems arise.

At So Pest Off, we work directly with property managers, strata managers and landlords to deliver effective, compliant pest control solutions that reduce disputes, keep tenants satisfied, and protect properties from costly pest damage.

Who is Responsible for Pest Control in Rental Properties?

In NSW, both landlords and tenants have obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010. The rules are clear, but often misunderstood:

• Landlords’ responsibilities: At the start of a tenancy, landlords must provide a reasonably clean, pest-free property that is fit to live in. If termites, cockroaches, or rodents are already present, it is the landlord’s responsibility to arrange extermination. Landlords are also responsible if structural issues (e.g., cracks, leaks, or holes) allow pests to enter.
• Tenants’ responsibilities: Once the lease has begun, tenants must maintain a clean environment to prevent infestations. If pests arise due to uncleanliness, such as rubbish attracting cockroaches or food scraps drawing rodents — The tenants are responsible for treatment.
• When it’s unclear: If neither party is clearly at fault (for example, pests entering due to weather events or the property’s history), NSW Fair Trading offers a dispute resolution process.

For official guidance, property managers can review the NSW Government resource here: Pests or vermin in a rental property

Pest Control Services for Rental Properties

So Pest Off partners with property managers to deliver services tailored for rental homes, strata complexes, and high-density apartments.

1. German Cockroach Treatments

The most common pest issue in Sydney rentals. We specialise in high-density infestations, offering powerful gel baits and sprays designed to eradicate colonies hiding in kitchens, bathrooms, and shared walls.

2. Termite Inspections & Protection

Landlords have a duty of care to prevent structural damage. We provide annual termite inspections as well as chemical and reticulation barrier installations to safeguard rental properties from costly infestations.

3. End-of-Lease Treatments

Many tenancy agreements include a mandatory end-of-lease pest treatment, particularly when pets have lived in the property. We offer affordable, quick-response flea and general pest treatments to satisfy tenancy agreements and reduce disputes.