Boulder rental units must be kept reasonably free of rodents and insects under city housing code and SmartRegs. Landlords typically bear initial responsibility, with tenants required not to create conditions that cause infestations.
Under BRC housing standards and Colorado's Warranty of Habitability (CRS §38-12-503), Boulder landlords must maintain rental units free from substantial rodent or insect infestation. Boulder rental inspectors and Boulder County Public Health can require integrated pest management responses for cockroaches, mice, bedbugs, or pantry pests. Property owners commonly retain licensed pest control operators for recurring issues; tenants are responsible for sanitation that supports treatment. State-licensed applicators must follow Colorado Department of Agriculture pesticide rules. Boulder also restricts second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides on city property to protect raptors and pets.
Rental license actions, repair orders, or habitability claims under CRS §38-12-503; pesticide misuse referred to Colorado Department of Agriculture.
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