Holding Pest Control Companies Accountable for Termite Damage
Termites can cause a lot of damage to a home, business, church, or other property long before anyone knows there is a problem. Property owners trust pest control companies to check for termites, provide effective treatments, and watch for any future infestations. When these companies do not do their jobs, the result can be hidden structural damage, costly repairs, and major financial losses.
At Beasley Allen, we help property owners who have suffered losses because of negligent termite inspections, ineffective termite treatments, termite bond violations, and other failures by pest control companies. We work to hold these companies responsible when they do not give the protection and services they promised.
How Termite Damage Happens
Termites often hide inside walls, floors, crawl spaces, and other parts of a building for years before you see any signs. By the time you find out about termites, the damage may already be extensive.
A large number of claims relating to termite damage go beyond the simple fact of termites being present. Property owners might have legal claims if a pest control company:
- Failed to inspect the property for termites
- Missed signs of termite activity
- Provided ineffective termite treatments
- Failed to perform follow-up inspections
- Failed to monitor termite protection systems
- Broke the terms of a termite bond
- Misled property owners about termite protection
- Charged annual fees without providing promised services
- Refused to repair termite damage covered by the agreement
When these failures cause big losses, property owners may be entitled to compensation beyond the limits listed in a termite contract.
Common Types of Termite Damage Claims
Our termite litigation team handles cases involving:
- Active termite infestations
- Hidden termite damage
- Negligent termite inspections
- Failure to treat termite activity
- Failure to monitor termite protection systems
- Termite bond violations
- Misrepresentations about termite protection services
- Breach of contract claims
- Fraudulent or deceptive termite practices
- Structural damage caused by termites
- Commercial property termite damage
- Church and nonprofit property termite claims
- Condominium and homeowners association termite claims
Tackling Termites: Experience in Complex Litigation
Beasley Allen has represented property owners in complex termite litigation involving churches, businesses, condominium associations, retirement communities, and other organizations.
Our attorneys helped secure a $25.8 million arbitration award, including punitive damages, on behalf of the Archdiocese of Mobile after years of termite protection services failed to prevent extensive termite damage at multiple properties.
This experience gives our team valuable insight into the practices, records, inspections, and treatment programs that play a big role in termite damage cases.
What To Do If You Discover Termite Damage
If you believe your property has suffered termite damage, it is important to:
- Log any visible damage.
- Make a record of the inspections, contracts, and termite bonds.
- Keep pest control reports and invoices.
- Take photos of the damaged areas.
- Seek legal advice before signing releases or settlement agreements.
The earlier you call a qualified attorney to assess the situation, the better your chances of protecting your rights.
If you have discovered termite damage and believe a pest control company failed to provide the services you were promised, contact us today. Our attorneys investigate termite infestations, termite bond violations, negligent inspections, and other termite-related claims across the country.
