What Must a Homeowner Show to Prove an Exterminator Breached their Contract?
Although states vary on what exactly proves an exterminator’s breach of contract, most pest control cases follow a common theme: • The exterminator, either through advertising or direct warranty, initially promises to eliminate all pests at the time the contract is signed. • After performing the work, the exterminator’s inspection of the house indicates that all pests have been eliminated. • Some period of time passes, usually within a year, after which pests reappear. • A subsequent inspection by a third party reveals some defect in the original exterminator’s work, leading to the continued pest infestation. • The homeowner contacts the original exterminator, who either fails to remedy the infestation, or refuses to honor the initial guarantee altogether. It is important to note that most pest control cases deal with a specific type of infestation (e.g. roaches, termites, etc.). Therefore it is unlikely that a breach of contract will be found, unless the infestation relates to one of
