Arlington, TX Public Health Rules: Rodent Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Code basis
- Adopted IPMC
- Tenant law
- Texas Property Code 92
- Operator license
- TDA SPCS
- Investigator
- Arlington Code Compliance
Summary
Arlington property owners must keep buildings free of rodent and insect infestations under the citys Property Maintenance Code and Texas Property Code habitability standards. Repeat infestation complaints can trigger Code Compliance enforcement and licensed pest operator coordination.
Sec. 92.052. LANDLORD'S DUTY TO REPAIR OR REMEDY. (a) A landlord shall make a diligent effort to repair or remedy a condition if: (1) the tenant specifies the condition in a notice to the person to whom or to the place where rent is normally paid; (2) the tenant is not delinquent in the payment of rent at the time notice is given; and (3) the condition: (A) materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant; or (B) arises from the landlord's failure to provide and maintain in good operating condition a device to supply hot water of a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Full Breakdown
Arlington has adopted the International Property Maintenance Code through Chapter 10, requiring owners to control insects, rodents, and other vermin that threaten habitability or sanitation. Landlords additionally must comply with Texas Property Code Chapter 92 to keep dwellings reasonably habitable, and tenants may invoke statutory remedies if material infestations are not addressed in a reasonable time. Commercial pest control operators must hold a Texas Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control Service license and follow label requirements. Arlington Code Compliance investigates exterior harborage like trash, debris, and standing water that draw pests, and can order abatement on neglected properties.
Violations & Fines
Property maintenance violations carry Class C municipal fines up to 2,000 dollars per day. Landlords ignoring habitability duties may owe tenants statutory damages under Texas Property Code remedies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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