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Bed Bug Reporting Requirements for New York City Landlords 2025

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The document outlines the requirements for property owners of residential buildings with three or more units to file an annual Bedbug Report with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Owners must collect information on bedbug infestations and eradications from tenants, regardless of whether the building is bedbug-free. The report must be filed between December 1 and December 31 for the reporting period of November to October. It details the filing process, including submission methods, required information, and post-filing obligations such as notifying tenants and posting relevant notices.

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Are landlords responsible for pest control in NY state?

Beyond disclosing the history of bed bugs and prohibiting the rental of infested properties, some local laws also require landlords to: Provide tenants with information about bed bugs. This disclosure could include anything from what a bed bug infestation looks like to how to prevent bed bugs.

How do I file a bed bug report in NYC?

Tenants should report the presence of bed bugs to the property owner. If the property owner does not address the condition, file a complaint online or call 311. If the HPD inspector finds bedbugs, the property owner is issued an HPD Notice of Violation (NOV) ordering that the condition be addressed.

How do I file a bed bug lawsuit?

To prove negligence, youll need evidence like: Documentation of the infestation, such as photos or videos of bed bugs or bites. Receipts from any treatment you received for bites. Witness statements from other guests who encountered bed bugs. Complaints to hotel staff about the infestation.

What to do if I have bed bugs in NYC?

Bed bug infestations can be safely controlled. You can wash clothes and, in most cases, treat furniture to get rid of bedbugs. You should only throw away furniture if there are no acceptable treatments that can rid them of bedbugs, or if advised to do so by a pest management professional.

How do I report my landlord for bed bugs?

Report the Bed Bug Problem to Your Landlord If you suspect a bed bug infestation in your unit or building, contact your landlord or manager right away. Your landlord should hire a qualified exterminator to inspect for and measure the concentration of bed bugs in your rental (and also adjoining units).

Is a bedbug disclosure required in NYC?

Property owners must provide tenants with a written bedbug history notice (PDF). This should disclose any bedbug infestations that have occurred in their building in the past year. You can file a bedbug complaint online or by calling 311.

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