When bed bugs can support a legal claim
You may be able to sue your landlord over a bed bug infestation if it was serious, the landlord failed to properly treat it after you reported it, or the landlord hid a known infestation when you moved in.
A bed bug infestation a landlord ignores can breach the implied warranty of habitability and California's bed bug laws, and it can cause real harm — painful bites, lost sleep, anxiety, and the cost of replacing furniture. Whether you have a strong claim depends on the facts: how bad the infestation was, what the landlord knew and did, and how it affected you and your household.
No attorney can promise an outcome without reviewing the details, and you should be cautious of anyone who does. A free, confidential review is the best way to find out where you stand — we do not charge to tell you honestly whether you have a case.
This is general information about California tenant rights, not legal advice. Every situation is different.