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.
When Is the Best Time for a Bed Bug K9 Inspection?
Timing matters.
Whether you're trying to determine if you have bed bugs before treatment or verify that an infestation has been eliminated afterward, when you schedule a K9 inspection can affect both the usefulness and reliability of the inspection.
A Proactive Bed Bug Partnership for Multifamily Housing
Effective bed bug management in multifamily housing shouldn't be driven solely by resident complaints. By the time activity is reported in one unit, other low-level infestations may already exist elsewhere in the building.