California AB 551: Bed Bug Law for Rental Properties

What California Property Managers and Landlords Should Know

California Assembly Bill 551 established specific responsibilities for landlords, tenants, and pest control professionals when dealing with bed bugs in rental housing. Signed into law in 2016, AB 551 added Civil Code §§ 1954.600–1954.605, creating a framework focused on education, early detection, cooperation, professional inspection, and communication of findings.