A hidden apartment can be a gem for the landlord/landlady and tenant alike. It provides privacy and a sense of separation. The dream realized by such a place may become a nightmare when the building duffers from a serious problem common to the southern and western United States. Hidden apartment rental termite damage can create severe problems for both a tenant and a landlord/lady. Annually, these voracious creatures cause more than $1 billion damage. They live, eat and breed within the walls out of sight. This makes the hidden rental apartment has its own hidden secret. The only way to take care of the problem is to call in qualified exterminators. This is not the responsibility of the tenant. It is up to the landlord/lady to arrange for treatment. He or she must bear the expense, as it is generally not covered by any insurance policy.