Shock in Prenzlau: Bed bugs plague tenants and landlord doesn't react!

Shock in Prenzlau: Bed bugs plague tenants and landlord doesn't react!

In Prenzlau, there are currently significant concerns about a parasite infestation in a residential building, as evidenced by statements from residents. Regina S. has turned to the public with her worrying situation. She reports that bed bugs got into the building through a former roommate who moved out and left his apartment in a messy state. “A colleague saw that there was a bug sitting on my collar and it had already bitten,” says Regina.

The landlord has so far been hesitant about clearing up the remains, which only increases the tenants' worries. A pest controller was at the house again, but it remains unclear whether the problem can actually be fixed. “The house notice confirms the acute pest infestation and announces further inspections,” she reports disappointedly.

Inadequate reactions from landlords

Tenants are asked to temporarily find an alternative housing solution to combat the pests, as their apartments will probably not be usable for eight hours. Regina is frustrated by the delays and inadequate response from the landlord. Another problem arises: Natascha Eich, another tenant, is struggling with a rat infestation, which she attributes to insufficiently sealed openings after construction work. Her basement is now unusable because the rats and their droppings are spreading there.

The renting company has hired pest controllers and emphasized the importance of order and hygiene to prevent pest infestation. However, there was no answer to the specific question about bed bugs. Experts from the Federal Environment Agency warn that bed bugs can survive for months without a blood meal and can be spread even when moving to a new apartment. As a rule, the tenants also bear the costs of the fight, unless they can prove that the infestation was present when they moved in.

Economic impacts and solutions

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