Landlord Fined for Rat Burrows Found in Front of Building

DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to keep the building free of pests and conditions that attract pests. The inspector found rat burrows in front of the building. Landlord claimed that there were no rat burrows on or near her property. The ALJ ruled against landlord and fined her $300. Landlord appealed and lost. The inspector described an active rat burrow at the front left of the building under aluminum siding, as well as other burrows. Photographs didn't support landlord's claim that this burrow was on the property of the building next door.

Wang: ECB App. No. 1100498 (9/22/11) [3-pg. doc.]