Lead Law Update (FAQ Series): What are the details of the recently approved Bed Bug law?

Written By Adam K

Dear Lead Testing Services Customers-

 

We are regularly receiving questions regarding the new Bed Bug Law and have created a weekly “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ’s) forum

 

This week we are featuring a common question: 

Question: What are the details of the recently approved Bed Bug law?

 

Answer:  In addition to the complexity of the new lead law, the City of Philadelphia also now requires that all tenants receive a copy of the Bed Bug Brochure. 



This brochure is a guide to bed bug safety. Here are the highlights of the new bed bug law:

 

·      If a tenant complains about bed bugs in their rental property, the landlord must hire a pest control professional to investigate and eliminate any infestation, and perform follow-up inspections for 12 months.

·      If a landlord doesn’t respond to their notice or have the infestation eliminated, tenants can file a complaint with the Department of Licenses & Inspections.

 

We recommend that you include a bed bug brochure in your leasing package and also have the tenant certify that they received the brochure.  An example of a certification as well as the details of the law is also available on our website per the link below:

 

https://www.leadtestingservicesphila.com/for-landlords

 

 

As always, we are available for your testing needs and if you have questions, please give us a call

Adam K
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