Bedbugs are a growing problem in many communities, thanks in part to a rise in international travel and increased bedbug resistance to long-used pesticides.
Infestations are putting all property types at risk, from posh hotels to single-family homes. In response, many municipalities and states are stepping up efforts to address liability and other issues related to infestations.
If an infestation is verified, landlords have to take steps to treat the problem. Infested vacant units can’t be rented.
As a general matter, bedbug problems are covered under contract and tenant-landlord laws, which are typically determined by state statute and regulations and local ordinances. So, to ensure your rental agreements and practices are in legal compliance, you need to be familiar with those requirements.
Landlords need to act promptly and professionally when they suspect a unit is infested. What they shouldn’t do is try to save money and remediate an infestation themselves.
Eliminating bedbugs isn’t just a matter of spraying a pesticide. Proper elimination is complicated, so taking a shortcut only increases the chances of the problem getting bigger.
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