Do you need a lawyer for bed bugs?

Yes, if you were injured by bed bugs in your apartment, you will need a bed bug lawyer simply because of how difficult it can be to handle a claim without any prior law experience. You may not have tenant’s insurance and your landlord may not have landlord’s insurance, which can make the entire situation get messy.

Can a landlord be held responsible for bed bugs?

Bed bugs can travel through walls so it’s likely your neighbors could have given you bed bugs if other infestations existed prior to your arrival. If others had documented infestations before you, it’s likely you will be absolved of responsibility and…. Able to break your lease!

Who is responsible for getting rid of bed bugs?

Eradicating bed bug infestations caused by the tenant, however, can be the tenant’s financial responsibility. If you are clearly the source of the bed bug problem, your renters’ insurance (if any) should cover the costs of moving out and replacing any ruined belongings.

What should I do if I suspect bed bugs in my apartment?

If you suspect bed bugs, contact your landlord or manager right away. Your landlord should bring in a qualified exterminator to inspect for and measure the concentration of bed bugs in your rental (and also adjoining units).

Bed bugs can travel through walls so it’s likely your neighbors could have given you bed bugs if other infestations existed prior to your arrival. If others had documented infestations before you, it’s likely you will be absolved of responsibility and…. Able to break your lease!

However, there is a catch. If the tenant did not introduce the bed bugs, then the landlord is responsible for paying to get rid of the infestation. But if the tenant brought the bed bugs into the residence then the landlord is not responsible for paying.

Do you have to pay for bed bug extermination?

In a multi-unit building it is hard to determine who brought the bed bugs into the building so the landlord will usually end up paying for extermination.

What should I do if I have bed bugs in my apartment?

Your landlord should respond by hiring a qualified exterminator to inspect the rental unit. The landlord must provide a notice of entry for the exterminator’s inspection to proceed. There is no federal law in place to govern bed bugs and landlords.