RI H7758

Tenants must promptly notify landlords in writing or electronically when they know or suspect bed bugs are present in their dwelling unit

Landlords must obtain a pest control inspection within 96 hours of receiving notice and begin treatment within 5 business days if bed bugs are confirmed; landlords are responsible for all inspection and treatment costs

Landlords must provide tenants at least 48 hours written notice before entering a unit for inspection or treatment, and must notify tenants within 2 business days of inspection results

Landlords are prohibited from renting units they know or suspect contain bed bugs and must disclose bed bug history from the previous 8 months upon request from prospective tenants

Tenants who knowingly and unreasonably fail to comply with inspection and treatment requirements may be held liable for treatment costs; landlords may seek court injunctive relief against non-compliant tenants