Hud Bed Bug Policy 2021

Each year, HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) releases a bed bug policy. We will walk through the different types of bed bug policies and their application. A comparative look at HUD’s approach to the management of bed bugs will also be discussed. Twice each year, HUD releases information about how it plans to inspect housing units for bed bugs, prepare people living in certain buildings for an inspection, and help people find other housing when bed bugs are found.

Hud Bed Bug Policy 2021

The phrase “Don’t let the bed bugs bite” is mostly used in a lighthearted and joyous way, but bed bugs are a real concern. Bedbugs continue to raise their filthy little heads in all kinds of properties, from luxury lodges to affordable accommodations. Affordable housing supervisors are always concerned regarding what they can and can’t expect residents regarding bed bug treatments. Affordable housing developments without particular central management regulations should usually follow state regulation and the requirements of firms providing funding. For instance, LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) properties would follow the guidelines of the Housing Finance Agency that bestowed the credits, along with the state tenant/landlord laws. However, properties with direct HUD assistance, like project-based Section 8 properties, have HUD guidelines that must be followed.

New HUD Bed Bug Guidance

The primary HUD guidance regarding the bed bugs is found in HUD Notice H2012-5. The Notice backed away from the prior position of HUD that strictly restrained both charging tenants for damage associated with bed bugs and the termination of possession of non-compliant tenants. The HUD’s Notice H 2012-5 stated, “All owners (of assisted and unassisted properties) may pursue remedies provided in the lease agreement and accordance with state and local rental law. Assisted owners must follow additional guidelines including occupancy requirements for assisted housing and must adhere to all HUD and state and local landlord/tenant laws before taking action to deny tenancy or remove residents for causes related to infestations.”

HUD does not especially prohibit landlords from charging residents for bed bug extermination, but the method must be described in various documents like the TSP (Tenant Selection Plan), IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Plans, and house rules. In early 2019, HUD issued a notice, “Clarification to Housing Notice H 2012-5 Guidelines on Addressing Infestations in HUD Insured and Assisted Multifamily Housing”, clarifying items in which HUD stressed the following:

1. Any postscript to the HUD Model Lease needs HUD approval. As the lease needs the owner to provide certain extermination assistance, lease language shifting the expense to the resident will be disproved, unless the landlord can show that the bed bug infestation was caused by negligence or carelessness on the part of the tenant.

2. While accommodation rules do not need HUD permission, placing the inspection burden on tenants would not be considered a tolerable rule unless the authority has an institutional program to help tenants recognize and understand the significance of prevention and reporting.

Final Words

Based on the HUD Notice H2012-5 guidance, owners/agents should not establish policies claiming that tenants bear the expense of bed bug eradication. However, tenants may be asked to cover expenses associated with bedbug infestation if they decline to cooperate with an IPM Plan or interfere with or fail to allow necessary inspections and procedures.

Hud Bed Bug Policy 2021

Hud is committed to providing you with the best quality products available. However, we recognize that from time to time there may be some minor issues with our products. Hud is therefore offering a bed bug policy that will allow any customer who has purchased a product from us in the last two years to return it for a full refund if they find it has been infested with bed bugs.

The policy covers all of our electronic devices, clothing and furniture. If you discover that your device or piece of furniture has been infested with bed bugs, please contact Hud’s customer service team at 1-800-555-5555 as soon as possible and they will arrange for a replacement or refund.

Hud’s bed bug policy is designed to help protect your home and belongings from the devastating effects of a bed bug infestation. It’s important to know that most insurance policies do not cover damage caused by bed bugs, so this policy will reimburse you for expenses related to eradicating the pests from your home.

The policy covers:

-Reimbursement for extermination services

-Reimbursement of any property damage caused by infestation (such as furniture that must be discarded)

-Reimbursement for any items damaged or destroyed during extermination efforts

List Of Bed Bug Control Products

SafeRest Mattress Protector – Queen, Premium, Cotton, Waterproof Mattress Cover Protectors – White

Price : $37.99

Features :

• Protects Against Urine, Fluids, Perspiration
• Cotton Terry Surface With Membrane Back Coating (Waterproof, Noiseless and Breathable)
• Great For Those With Kids, Pets Or Incontinence (OEKO-TEX Certified SH025 151792)
• Will Not Change The Feel of Your Mattress (Registered with the FDA as a Class 1 Medical Device)
• Fitted Sheet Style Design – Queen Size Mattress Protector 60″ x 80″ – Fits up to 18″ deep

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Ortho Home Defense Max Bed Bug, Flea and Tick Killer – With Ready-to-Use Comfort Wand, Kills Bed Bugs and Bed Bug Eggs, Bed Bug Spray Also Kills Fleas and Ticks, 1 gal.

Price : $17.49

Features :

• Use Ortho Home Defense Max Bed Bug, Flea & Tick Killer to kill bed bugs, bed bug eggs, fleas, and ticks
• Use spray as a spot treatment around bed frames, mattress seams/tufts/folds, and baseboards
• Kills even the toughest bed bugs (pyrethroid-resistant bed bugs)
• Second step of a 3-step bed bug solution system
• The continuous spray Comfort Wand easily gets into hard-to-reach areas

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Safer Brand 51703 OMRI Listed Diatomaceous Earth – Ant, Roach, Bedbug, Flea, Silverfish, Earwig, & Crawling Insect Killer

Price : $9.47 ($0.14 / Ounce)

Features :

• Say Goodbye to Bugs – Kills a variety crawling insects including roaches, ants, fleas, silverfish, earwigs, bedbugs, and more
• Attracts and Kills – Made from diatomaceous earth and selected baits, this powder causes insects to dehydrate and die within 48 hours after contact
• Mechanical Killer – Unlike many traditional chemical insecticides, insects cannot build an immunity to diatomaceous earth
• Use Where Insects Hide – DE can be used indoors or outdoors. Apply in cracks and crevices, along baseboards, or create a barrier around entry points
• Peace of Mind – This powder is OMRI Listed and compliant for use in organic gardening so you can use it without worry

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Utopia Bedding Zippered Mattress Encasement Queen, 100% Waterproof Mattress Protector, Absorbent, Six-Sided Mattress Cover

Price : $21.99

Features :

• MATTRESS ENCASEMENT – Fits Queen size mattress perfectly with dimensions 60 inches by 80 inches; 15 inches deep pocket
• KNITTED POLYESTER FABRIC – Stretchable knitted polyester fabric fits the mattress easily and gives a comfortable feel while you sleep
• ZIPPERED COVER – Zippered cover with zip secures the mattress from 360 degrees; it protects the mattress
• 100% WATERPROOF PROTECTION – Mattress encasement protects your mattress from unwelcome spills and keeps your mattress clean and safe. High quality TPU backing on all sides resist any leakage into the mattress.
• EASY CARE – Machine washable; tumble dry for easy maintenance; Note: Packaging might slightly vary

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HARRIS Bed Bug Traps – Parent (20-Pack)

Price : $15.99

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