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Introduced
04/19/2019
04/19/2019
In Committee
04/29/2019
04/29/2019
Crossed Over
04/27/2019
04/27/2019
Passed
05/17/2019
05/17/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/03/2019
06/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill requires a tenant to promptly notify the tenant's landlord when the tenant knows or reasonably suspects that the tenant's dwelling unit contains bed bugs. Not more than 96 hours after receiving notice of the presence or possible presence of bed bugs, a landlord: Shall inspect or obtain an inspection by a qualified inspector of the dwelling unit and any contiguous dwelling unit of which the landlord is an owner, manager, lessor, or sublessor (contiguous unit); and May enter the dwelling unit or any contiguous unit for the purpose of conducting the inspection. Except as otherwise provided, a landlord is responsible for all costs associated with inspection for, and treatment of, the presence of bed bugs. If a landlord, qualified inspector, or pest control agent must enter a dwelling unit for the purpose of conducting an inspection for, or treating the presence of, bed bugs, the landlord shall provide the tenant reasonable written or electronic notice of such fact before the landlord, qualified inspector, or pest control agent attempts to enter the dwelling unit. A tenant who receives the notice shall not unreasonably deny the landlord, qualified inspector, or pest control agent access to the dwelling unit. A tenant shall comply with reasonable measures to permit the inspection for, and treatment of, the presence of bed bugs, and the tenant is responsible for all costs associated with preparing the tenant's dwelling unit for inspection and treatment. A tenant who knowingly and unreasonably fails to comply with inspection and treatment requirements is liable for the cost of subsequent bed bug treatments of the dwelling unit and contiguous units if the need for the treatments arises from the tenant's noncompliance.
AI Summary
This bill requires tenants to promptly notify their landlord if they know or suspect their dwelling unit contains bed bugs. Within 96 hours of receiving such notice, the landlord must inspect the unit and any contiguous units owned by the same landlord. The landlord is responsible for the costs of the inspection and any necessary treatment, except that the tenant is responsible for preparing the unit for inspection and treatment. The bill also prohibits landlords from renting out units known or suspected to contain bed bugs and requires disclosure of prior bed bug issues upon request. The bill provides remedies for landlords and tenants, including allowing landlords to seek court orders to access units for inspection and treatment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 06/03/2019)
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