Irving property owners must maintain premises free from conditions that harbor pests. TX Structural Pest Control Act regulates pest control operators. Landlords must address infestations per property code.
Irving's property maintenance codes require that premises be maintained free from conditions that attract or harbor pests, including standing water, accumulated refuse, and overgrown vegetation. The Texas Structural Pest Control Act (Occupations Code Chapter 1951) regulates pest control operators, requiring licensing through the Texas Department of Agriculture. Landlords have obligations to address pest infestations that affect habitability under Texas Property Code. Irving's mosquito control efforts include education on eliminating standing water breeding sites. Termite inspections are commonly required during real estate transactions. The city's Code Enforcement addresses property conditions that create pest harboring environments.
Property maintenance violations that create pest conditions: fines. Unlicensed pest control: state enforcement.
Irving, TX
Irving Ch. 22 restricts amplified sound that disturbs the peace. Loudspeakers and amplifiers are prohibited when they create unreasonable disturbance. Quiet ...
Irving, TX
Irving Ch. 22 makes unreasonably loud animal noise a per se violation. The owner, controller, or caretaker is responsible. Licensed animal facilities are exe...
Irving, TX
Irving restricts overnight parking of oversized vehicles and trailers in residential areas. Standard passenger vehicles may park overnight on streets where n...
Irving, TX
Retaining walls at or below grade are excluded from fence height measurements. Walls exceeding 4 feet require engineering. Building permits are required for ...
Irving, TX
Texas Property Code § 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning beekeeping that complies with TX Apiary Inspection Act. Irving allows beekeeping subject to nuisanc...
Irving, TX
Irving does not impose breed-specific bans. Dogs deemed dangerous or vicious under Ch. 6 are regulated regardless of breed. Dangerous dog registration and en...
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