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Pest Control Passthrough Calculator
Pest control passthrough shifts cost to tenants, creates conservation incentive.
Annual net recovery
-$3,960
Annual passthrough
$11,040
Total cost
$15,000
How the math works
Passthrough = units × fee × 12 × captured. Recovery = passthrough − cost.
200 × $5 × 12 × 92% = $11,040 vs $15k cost = ($3,960) net.
How to Use
- Enter units.
- Enter pest control cost / unit / yr.
- Enter passthrough rate %.
- Enter tenant fee per unit / mo.
- Read annual recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Passthrough models?
(1) Direct: tenant billed actual pest control fee ($3-10/mo). Transparent. (2) Bundle with amenity fee: no line item. (3) Include in rent (no passthrough): landlord absorbs. (4) Only bill for major events (bed bug): tenant pays treatment cost if caused by them. Most landlords: absorb routine cost + charge for cause-based major events.
Legal considerations?
State laws vary. CA: generally cannot charge separately for routine pest control (considered maintenance). TX, FL, GA: more permissive. Lease language critical: 'tenant responsible for pest control' risky. Most states require landlord provide habitable premises. Unit-caused infestations (tenant's fault): tenant liability OK. Landlord pre-existing issues: landlord's cost. Document carefully.
Revenue capture?
200-unit building × $5/month pest fee = $12k/year recovery. Pest control cost: $10-15k/year. Near-break-even. Separate line items (admin fee, amenity fee bundle): often better than explicit pest fee. Simpler for tenant, less pushback.
Bed bug policy?
Bed bug treatment: $1,200-3,500 per unit incident. Policy typically: landlord treats if building-wide or unknown origin; tenant pays if single unit + tenant-caused (e.g., bought used furniture). Many leases: tenant pays first bed bug incident ($500-1,500) with receipt. Second incident: landlord pays (clearly building-wide). Preventive tenant inspections: critical for high-risk buildings.
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