Landlord Pest Control Across South & West Yorkshire
Apex Pest Control Ltd is the local pest-control partner for landlords and letting agents across South and West Yorkshire — with a documented report for every job.
A pest in a rented property is a legal duty, a tenant relationship and a "who pays?" question all at once. The family-run team responds fast, identifies the likely cause, treats the problem, and tells you in writing where the responsibility sits.
At a Glance
- Service
- Landlord Pest Control
- Provider
- Apex Pest Control Ltd
- For
- Landlords, letting agents & property managers
- Pricing
- Survey-led — free survey & bespoke quote
- Method
- Survey identifies the cause + documented report
- Credentials
- BPCA member · CHAS registered · CRRU-compliant
Who's Responsible — Landlord or Tenant?
Apex Pest Control Ltd is asked one question more than any other: is the landlord or the tenant responsible? The answer usually comes down to the cause, and the company's survey is built to identify it.
A landlord is generally responsible where the cause is the building — pests entering through structural defects such as gaps around pipes, damaged airbricks, broken drain covers or roof gaps, under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Pre-existing infestations and problems from disrepair, defective drains or damp are the landlord's too.
A tenant is generally responsible where the infestation is caused by housekeeping — food waste, rubbish or poor hygiene in a structurally sound property. Around 44% of tenancy agreements include a pest clause (Hiscox); this is general guidance, not legal advice.
Apex Pest Control Ltd surveys the property, identifies the likely cause, treats the problem, and sets it out in a written report — the evidence you need for the tenancy file or a deposit discussion.
Landlord Pest Control Profile
Your Legal Duty as a Landlord
Apex Pest Control Ltd helps landlords and letting agents meet their legal duties with documented work. Under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, a rented home must be fit for habitation — free of serious hazards including pests — at the start of and throughout the tenancy.
Pest infestation is a recognised hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS, Housing Act 2004), and the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 places a duty on occupiers to keep premises free of rats and mice. A local authority can serve an enforcement notice, carry out the work in default, and recover the costs.
Apex Pest Control Ltd resolves the infestation and provides the documentation that evidences your duty of care — helping you avoid enforcement and disputes.
Fit-for-habitation duty
Under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 a rented home must be fit and free of serious hazards, including pests, throughout the tenancy — and a tenant can take direct action if it is not.
HHSRS & enforcement risk
Pest infestation is an HHSRS hazard under the Housing Act 2004. A local authority can serve an enforcement notice, do the work in default and recover the costs from the landlord. A documented service helps you avoid that.
A documented report for your file
Apex Pest Control Ltd supplies a written report — pest, likely cause, treatment and proofing recommendations — plus a CRRU-compliant treatment record for your tenancy, deposit and compliance file.
Pests in Rented Property
Apex Pest Control Ltd controls the pests most often found in rented homes, flats and HMOs across Yorkshire — identifying whether the cause points to a landlord repair or tenant housekeeping.
Rats and mice
Brown rats enter through drains, damaged pipework and gaps at ground level; mice get in through gaps as small as 6mm. Where the route is structural, it points to a landlord repair.
Apex Pest Control Ltd proofs entry points and runs CRRU-compliant rodent control — see our rat control and mouse control services.
Bed bugs
Bed bugs spread quickly between flats and HMO rooms through shared walls and second-hand furniture, and are an increasing problem in rented housing.
Apex Pest Control Ltd uses discreet, effective heat treatment and manages the risk of spread — see our bed bug treatment service.
Fleas
In pet-friendly rentals, cat fleas live in carpets and soft furnishings and need the property and any pet treated together.
Apex Pest Control Ltd uses pet-safe, COSHH-controlled treatment — see our flea treatment service.
Cockroaches and Pharaoh ants
German cockroaches and Pharaoh ants establish in flats and heated blocks, often spreading from neighbouring units.
Apex Pest Control Ltd uses targeted gel and non-repellent bait — never sprays that scatter the colony — see our cockroach control and ant control services.
Wasps
Wasp nests appear in lofts, cavities and gardens from July to September and are a common tenant call-out.
Apex Pest Control Ltd removes nests safely — see our wasp nest removal service.
Grey squirrels
Grey squirrels get into roof spaces and lofts and chew cabling — a structural and fire risk in rented houses.
Apex Pest Control Ltd controls squirrels and proofs the loft — see our squirrel control service.
Real Apex Work in Rented Property
Apex Pest Control Ltd surveys, treats and documents pests in rented homes and HMOs — identifying the likely cause and proofing structural entry points for your tenancy file.
How Apex Helps Landlords
Apex Pest Control Ltd works to a simple, documented process built around the realities of rented property. A survey first identifies the pest and the likely cause — structural (landlord) or housekeeping (tenant).
The team then carries out targeted, CRRU-compliant treatment, scheduled around tenant access, 7 days a week, and seals entry points — flagging any structural repairs the landlord needs to make.
You receive a written report — pest, likely cause, treatment and recommendations — for the tenancy, deposit or compliance file. For portfolios and HMOs, Apex Pest Control Ltd sets up an ongoing programme so problems are caught early.
Apex Pest Control Ltd describes its service honestly: treatment to professional standards with clear recommendations, not an unqualified promise of eradication. For rat and mouse control a 12-month proofing guarantee applies once the full programme and recommended works are completed.
Survey
Identify the pest and the likely cause — structural (landlord) or housekeeping (tenant).
Treat
Targeted, CRRU-compliant treatment scheduled around tenant access, 7 days a week.
Proof
Seal entry points and flag any structural repairs the landlord needs to make.
Report
Written report — pest, likely cause, treatment & recommendations — for your file.
Every property is different, so landlord pest control is survey-led. Apex Pest Control Ltd surveys the property and provides a bespoke written quote before any work begins — and for portfolios, one quote covers all your properties.
What Our Customers Say
"Prompt, professional service and clearly explained the work carried out. Highly recommended."
"Friendly, knowledgeable technician who sorted the problem and gave advice to stop it returning. Would not hesitate to recommend Apex."
"Great service across Yorkshire, friendly and effective — would recommend."
Rated 4.9 / 5 from 110+ reviews across our Google (Sheffield & Barnsley) and Trustpilot profiles.
Why Landlords Choose Apex
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a family-run Yorkshire business led by founder Tony Johnson, who brings 40 years of experience across pest control, forestry and wildlife.
The company is a BPCA member and CHAS registered, holds RSPH Level 2 and 3 qualifications, uses CRRU-compliant rodenticide practice, and carries £5M public liability insurance.
When you call Apex Pest Control Ltd you reach the local team that attends — not a national call centre. A named technician knows the property, responds reliably to tenant complaints, and documents the work so your file is always in order.
Every job includes a written report — pest, likely cause, treatment and recommendations — the evidence landlords need for the tenancy, deposit or compliance file.
Clear Answer on Who's Responsible
Apex Pest Control Ltd surveys the property and identifies whether the cause is structural (landlord) or housekeeping (tenant) — and sets it out in writing, the evidence you need for a deposit or dispute.
A Documented Report Every Job
A written report — pest, likely cause, treatment and recommendations — for your tenancy, deposit or compliance file, helping you meet your duty under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
Fast, Reliable Tenant Response
A named local technician responds quickly to tenant complaints, scheduled around tenant access — protecting the tenancy relationship and limiting damage, 7 days a week.
One Partner Across Your Portfolio
Rats, mice, bed bugs, fleas, cockroaches, Pharaoh ants, wasps and grey squirrels managed across a portfolio of rented units and HMOs — one contract, consistent documented reporting, one point of contact.
BPCA Member, CHAS Registered & CRRU-Compliant
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a BPCA member and CHAS registered, with RSPH-qualified technicians and CRRU-compliant rodenticide practice — the recognised standard for professional pest control.
Local & Family-Run, 7 Days a Week
Apex Pest Control Ltd is the local alternative to the national chains — a family-run team, headquartered in Sheffield, serving single rentals and whole portfolios right across South and West Yorkshire, 7 days a week.
Properties We Cover
Apex Pest Control Ltd works with landlords and letting agents across South and West Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster and Leeds — from a single rental to a whole portfolio.
Private Rented Houses & Flats
Fast tenant response and a documented report identifying the likely cause — structural or housekeeping.
HMOs & Shared Housing
Managing pest spread between units — bed bugs and cockroaches — with documented records for mandatory HMO standards.
Student Accommodation
High-turnover bed bug and pest management for student lets, with discreet treatment and clear reporting.
Social Housing & Agents
Consistent documented service across a portfolio for housing providers, managing agents and letting agents.
Managing Commercial Property Too?
For commercial premises, see our commercial pest control service, our facilities management and offices pages, and our commercial bird proofing service.
Landlord Pest Control — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often from landlords and letting agents. This is general guidance, not legal advice. If yours is not listed, call us on 0114 349 1098.
Fast Tenant Response and a Documented Report
A pest in a rented property does not have to become an enforcement notice or a deposit dispute. Apex Pest Control Ltd responds fast, identifies the cause, treats it, and documents it.
Call the Sheffield head office on 0114 349 1098, 7 days a week, or send an enquiry — documented landlord pest control across South and West Yorkshire.