California Apartment Association

Details of California’s new bedbug law explained

After garnering the governor’s signature, legislation that addresses how property owners and renters deal with bedbugs is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2017.

Assemblyman Adin Nazarian

AB 551 by Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian aims to address the need for cooperation among landlords, tenants and pest control operators to successfully control bedbugs.

Early detection and reporting of bed bugs is an important component required for preventing bedbug infestations.

AB 551 requires specific notices and practices on the part of landlords and tenants.

Some key elements of the law:

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