Your NY landlord is now required to tell you there are bedbugs in the building within 72 hours of discovery
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from Time Out New York2 months ago
New York state now requires landlords to notify tenants in writing of bedbug infestations within 72 hours of awareness; this aims to enhance tenant safety.
Time Out New Yorkhttps://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/your-ny-landlord-is-now-required-to-tell-you-there-are-bedbugs-in-the-building-within-72-hours-of-discovery-112524
The revised bill mandates landlords to inform only those tenants in close proximity to the threat of infestation, with publicly posted notices for others.
Time Out New Yorkhttps://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/your-ny-landlord-is-now-required-to-tell-you-there-are-bedbugs-in-the-building-within-72-hours-of-discovery-112524
The legislation, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, will apply statewide, reinforcing existing city-level regulations on notifying renters about bedbug occurrences.
Time Out New Yorkhttps://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/your-ny-landlord-is-now-required-to-tell-you-there-are-bedbugs-in-the-building-within-72-hours-of-discovery-112524
While the law goes into effect on December 22, its implementation seeks to improve transparency regarding pest infestations in rental properties.
Time Out New Yorkhttps://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/your-ny-landlord-is-now-required-to-tell-you-there-are-bedbugs-in-the-building-within-72-hours-of-discovery-112524
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