Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Rat Infestation in NYC. Or wherever.
The biggest rat left town for the White House. But there are issues which apply to all major cities. Turns out landlords, not politicians, are to blame when problems aren't addressed by those most responsible - the land owner.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/data/health-tools/rats-preventing-who-is-responsible.page
Property Owners
Property owners are responsible for maintaining a rat-free environment on their properties. The NYC Health Code requires owners to clean their properties and eliminate conditions that lead to rats and when appropriate, to hire a pest management professional. Conditions in and outside buildings and on lots and other premises that contribute to rats are violations of Article 151 of the Health Code. These include accumulation of garbage, waste material, and water, and garbage that is not kept in tightly covered rat-resistant trash cans.