Bed Bug Infestations: Know Your Rights and Take Action

If you’ve been following the news, you’ve likely heard about the recent bed bug outbreak in Paris. Social media is flooded with photos of bite marks, and it’s normal to feel concerned. Unfortunately, what makes these situations even more worrying is the lack of public information about how widespread infestations actually are. But what if this happens to you here in Los Angeles?

Bed bug infestations are not uncommon in rental properties, and you deserve to know your rights. California law, including local regulations in Los Angeles, requires landlords to disclose any bed bug infestations to you, whether you’re already living in the unit or considering renting it. Since 2017, landlords must notify both new tenants and current residents if there’s a history of bed bugs or an ongoing infestation in the building. This rule is designed to protect you by ensuring transparency and giving you the chance to make informed decisions about your living situation.

If you’ve ever dealt with a bed bug infestation, you know how stressful it can be. These pests are incredibly resilient and have developed resistance to many pesticides, which makes them difficult to eliminate. They also hide in places like mattresses, furniture, and even walls, spreading quickly and often affecting entire buildings. If you’re living in an apartment complex or shared housing, one infestation can rapidly become everyone’s problem.

Under California law, you have the right to live in a habitable rental unit. If you discover bed bugs in your home, your landlord is legally required to take immediate action to address the issue. That includes hiring a licensed pest control service to inspect and treat the problem. However, not all landlords take these responsibilities seriously. Some may delay treatment or fail to disclose a previous infestation, putting you at risk for further bites, anxiety, and even health complications.

If you’ve informed your landlord about a bed bug problem and they’re not doing anything about it, you don’t have to suffer in silence. Bed bug negligence can impact your quality of life, damage your personal property, and cause mental and emotional distress.

Benefits of Hiring an Attorney:

• Legal Expertise: Ensure your rights are fully protected under tenant laws.
• Stronger Negotiation: Attorneys can demand timely action or fair compensation on your behalf.
• Evidence Gathering: We’ll help you document and strengthen your case with inspections, photos, and records.
• Fair Compensation: We’ll fight to recover damages for medical bills, emotional distress, relocation expenses, and more.
  
  

Covered Services:

• Free Case Evaluation
• Legal Action Against Negligent Landlords
• Compensation for Damages
• Expert Representation

At Pacific Coast Injury Law Center, we’re here to help if you’re facing a negligent landlord. We specialize in cases involving tenant rights and landlord responsibilities, and we understand how disruptive bed bug infestations can be for you and your family. If your landlord ignored your complaints, didn’t disclose a past infestation, or failed to act in a timely manner, you may be entitled to compensation for your suffering.

Don’t let a bed bug infestation go unaddressed.

Contact Pacific Coast Injury Law Center today for a free consultation, and let us help you get the justice you deserve.