The Van Ness South Tenants Association today launched a survey for residents of 3003 Van Ness, to find out whether they are experiencing problems with rodents.

The survey was created because a substantial number of residents of 3003 Van Ness have reported to the tenant association that they have had mice or rats in their apartments. Some say that Equity Residential hasn’t aggressively tried to solve the problem — e.g., setting traps but not plugging holes in the walls. The Van Ness South Tenants Association wrote the online survey to find out the extent of the problem.

The survey also offers residents the opportunity to request information from the tenant association about steps they can take if management does not solve a rodent problem in a timely manner, including requesting an inspection by the DC Department of Buildings or filing a complaint in DC Housing Conditions Court. This simple legal action costs only $15 and does not require an attorney.

Residents who want help from the tenant association for rodent problems in their apartments should fill out the online survey.