What are the details of the recently approved Bed Bug law?
We are regularly receiving questions regarding the new regulations for rental properties in Philadelphia, specifically the "Bed Bug Law".
Question: What are the details of the 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 (effective December 2020). 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, 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 the 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:
