California’s bed bug rules for landlords
Yes. California has laws written specifically about bed bugs. They require landlords to give tenants written information about bed bugs, prohibit renting out a unit the landlord knows is infested, and require landlords to notify tenants about bed bug inspection results.
Under these rules, a landlord cannot knowingly offer an infested unit for rent, must provide bed bug information to new and existing tenants, and must inform tenants of the findings after any inspection of their unit or the building. Tenants, in turn, are expected to cooperate with inspection and treatment.
Together with the general habitability standard, these laws give tenants real protection when a landlord ignores a bed bug problem or hides one. If your landlord is ignoring these duties — for example, by hiding an infestation or refusing to act — a free review can help you understand your rights.
This is general information about California tenant rights, not legal advice. Every situation is different.