Pest Control for Landlords & Letting Agents
Pest infestations in rental properties create legal exposure, tenant complaints, and property damage. Antiva works with private landlords, letting agents, and property management companies across Scotland to resolve infestations quickly and provide the documentation needed to protect your position.
Your Legal Obligations as a Landlord
Under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and the Repairing Standard, landlords are required to ensure rental properties are free from serious pest infestations at the start of a tenancy. Ongoing obligations depend on the cause of the infestation, but failure to act on a reported pest problem can result in:
Referral to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber)
Enforcement action and repair orders
Liability for tenant losses or health impacts
Damage to your property's condition and value
Acting promptly with a professional pest control provider - and keeping records - is the most effective way to protect yourself.
What We Provide for Landlords and Letting Agents
Antiva offers a responsive, documented service built around the needs of rental property management:
Fast response to tenant-reported pest issues
Full inspection to identify the source and extent of the infestation
Targeted treatment for rodents, insects, and other common pests
Drain inspections to identify structural entry routes for rats
Written reports after every visit, suitable for tenancy records and dispute resolution
Proofing recommendations to prevent recurrence between tenancies
Ongoing contracts for HMOs, blocks of flats, and managed portfolios
We can liaise directly with tenants on your behalf and provide reports in a format suitable for your records or any tribunal proceedings.
Common Pest Problems in Rental Properties
Rats and mice entering through drainage defects, gaps in older buildings, or poorly maintained external areas
Bedbugs in furnished properties, particularly short-term lets and HMOs
Cockroaches in basement flats, older tenements, and properties with shared drainage
Wasps nesting in roof voids, loft spaces, and wall cavities
Fleas following tenancy changes where pets were present
Many recurring infestations in rental properties have a structural cause - particularly rodents entering via damaged drains. Our drain inspection service identifies these entry points and provides a permanent solution rather than repeated treatments.
Portfolio and Block Management
For letting agents and property managers with multiple properties, Antiva offers:
Priority response across your managed portfolio
Consolidated reporting for your records
Scheduled inspections for HMOs and blocks of flats
Consistent documentation standards across all properties
We understand that letting agents need a reliable partner who responds quickly, communicates clearly, and provides the paperwork to back it up.
Why Choose Antiva?
Fast response to minimise tenant disruption
Written reports after every visit
Experience with tenement buildings, HMOs, and older Scottish housing stock
Drain inspection capability to address structural entry points
Local coverage across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Glasgow
Contact Antiva to discuss a service agreement for your managed properties or to arrange an urgent inspection.