Charlotte, NC Building Safety: Pest Control (2026)

Charlotte's property maintenance requirements, enforced by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, require all residential and commercial properties to be maintained free of conditions that attract or harbor pests. Overgrown vegetation, accumulated trash, standing water, and structural deficiencies that allow pest entry are enforceable violations. The Mecklenburg County Health Department manages mosquito surveillance and control programs, responding to West Nile virus and other vector-borne disease threats. For rental properties, NC General Statutes Section 42-42 (the Residential Rental Agreements Act) requires landlords to maintain the premises in a fit and habitable condition, which includes keeping the dwelling free from insect and rodent infestations. Under Section 42-42(a)(5), the landlord must maintain in good and safe working order all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and other facilities and appliances. Pest-harboring conditions caused by structural deficiencies are the landlord's responsibility. Tenants are responsible for maintaining cleanliness under Section 42-43. North Carolina requires commercial pest control operators to be licensed by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services under the Structural Pest Control Act (NC GS Chapter 106, Article 4C). Charlotte does not have a specific bed bug disclosure ordinance.