HB 1328 Summary

• Tenants must promptly notify landlords in writing or electronically when bed bugs are known or reasonably suspected in their dwelling unit.

• Landlords must obtain an inspection by a qualified inspector within 96 hours of receiving notice of bed bugs and must inspect all contiguous units if bed bugs are confirmed.

• Landlords are responsible for all costs associated with bed bug inspections and treatments; tenants must comply with reasonable inspection and treatment measures and pay costs for preparing their unit.

• Landlords cannot rent dwelling units known or reasonably suspected to contain bed bugs and must disclose to prospective tenants whether units contained bed bugs within the previous 8 months and the last inspection date.

• Landlords who fail to comply are liable to tenants for actual damages; courts can issue injunctive relief and temporary orders to enforce compliance, with court orders requiring 24-hour notice before entry.