Bill > A00429

This bill amends New York's real property law to establish new requirements for landlords regarding bed bug infestations in residential rental properties. Specifically, landlords must notify tenants in units immediately adjacent (above, below, and beside) an infested unit within 72 hours of discovering a bed bug problem, without revealing the specific unit or identifying the affected tenants. Additionally, if a bed bug infestation occurs in a common area, the landlord must post a notice in a conspicuous location accessible to all tenants within the same 72-hour timeframe. The bill includes an exemption for landlords already subject to bed bug notice and remediation obligations through judicial orders, legal settlements, or binding agreements with regulatory entities. The purpose of these provisions appears to be protecting tenant privacy while ensuring that all residents are promptly informed about potential bed bug risks in their living environment, without stigmatizing or identifying specific tenants experiencing an infestation.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A429