New York State has a bed bug law that requires landlords to disclose if the building has bed bugs or has had bed bugs at any point in the past three years. The law also requires landlords to include information about bed bugs in their leases and to provide tenants with specific information and a pamphlet about how to deal with bed bug problems. A bill has been introduced in the New York State legislature that will change the disclosure rules for landlords regarding bed bug infestations. The bill – called the Right to Know Act – is likely to pass as it does in the tenant’s best interest and it also keeps that tenant from knowing about potential issues before living in or moving into a property.

New York State Bed Bug Disclosure Law

Introduction

Bed bugs are a huge and growing problem across the country, and New York State is no exception. As the most populous state in the nation, with the highest rate of infestations nationwide, New York has adopted a law to help address this serious issue. The Bed Bug Disclosure Law requires landlords to notify potential tenants if there is evidence of bed bugs before entering into leases with them. And it requires that current tenants be notified as well. The law also prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who report suspected or actual infestations to landlords.

As the most populous state in the nation and with the most reported cases of bed bugs, New York has adopted a law to address disclosure of the presence of bed bugs in rental properties. This Disclosure Law requires landlords to notify potential tenants if there is evidence of bed bugs before entering into leases with them. And it requires that current tenants be notified as well. The law also prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who report suspected or actual infestations to landlords.

The New York State Bed Bug Disclosure Law is a law that requires landlords to notify potential tenants if there is evidence of bed bugs before entering into leases with them. It also requires that current tenants be notified as well. The law also prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who report suspected or actual infestations to landlords.

What is the Bed Bug Disclosure Law?

The Bed Bug Disclosure Law is New York State’s response to the growing bed bug problem. The law requires landlords to disclose the presence of bed bugs before entering into leases with tenants and also requires tenants to notify their landlords of suspected or actual bed bug infestations.

The Bed Bug Disclosure Law was passed in 2009, but it wasn’t until 2010 that it took effect on all residential leases in New York City. Today, it applies to all residential properties throughout the state except for Nassau County, which has its own disclosure requirements.

It’s not just the landlord who must disclose the presence of bed bugs; a tenant may also be held accountable for disclosing any infestation when leasing a property.

It’s not just the landlord who must disclose the presence of bed bugs; a tenant may also be held accountable for disclosing any infestation when leasing a property.

Although tenants are not legally required to disclose bed bug infestations, they can be held responsible if they have knowledge of an existing problem. Tenants are therefore required to educate themselves on how to detect and treat bed bugs, as well as understand their rights and responsibilities under New York State Law.

Is there any recourse for a tenant wrongfully denied an apartment due to a past bed bug infestation?

If you are denied an apartment due to past bed bug infestations, you may have several options that could help get you into the apartment:

• You can sue for damages. If your landlord lied about bed bugs in order to deny your lease application or break your lease agreement, they could be liable for any legal fees incurred as a result of their actions. This may include moving expenses and other costs associated with searching for another place to live.
• You can move out without notice. Under this method, you would move out immediately without giving notice or paying rent until the end of your lease term or month-to-month period ends (whichever comes first). This is an ideal option if it will not disrupt your life too much and will allow you to find another place quickly and easily—but if it does lead to increased costs or other problems down the line (such as having nowhere else affordable), it might not be worth pursuing unless absolutely necessary!
• You can break lease early without paying penalties…that is if there aren’t any stipulations in writing stating otherwise (if so then those rules should take precedence over anything stated here). Some landlords may also offer concessions such as letting go-ahead with minor repairs needed before moving out which would normally require permission from them beforehand; this means less hassle overall during transition time since everything has already been taken care beforehand instead of doing everything all at once when moving day arrives.”

Which areas of New York State are included under this law?

The bed bug disclosure law applies to any real property in New York State, including all five boroughs of New York City. This includes apartment buildings, condos, co-ops and houses.

There’s a new law regarding bed bug disclosure in NYC and surrounding counties

In 2015, New York State passed a law requiring landlords to disclose any past or present bed bug infestations in their rental properties. The law applies to both landlords and tenants in New York City and the surrounding counties, including Westchester, Rockland, Nassau and Suffolk counties.

The disclosure must be made in writing and sent by certified mail; failure to provide such disclosure may result in monetary penalties for violating the law. The disclosure statement must include:

• The presence of bed bugs on the premises within the last year (or longer if you have proof that there was an infestation)
• Whether other units have been treated for bed bugs since your tenancy started (if applicable)

Conclusion

If you have any questions about the Bed Bug Disclosure Law, or if you feel your rights have been violated under the law, contact Cohen & Jaffe LLP to speak with an experienced New York landlord-tenant lawyer.