New York City Bed Bug Infestation Disclosure

Bedbugs may be little, but they can cause big headaches for landlords and tenants! These creepy crawly pests are very difficult to eradicate, and if not taken care of properly, they can emerge once more; even worse, they can spread to other dwellings, especially in buildings with multiple units. Once a resident finally rids the dwelling of the miniscule pests, it is important to take proper precautions to keep them away and to notify any other residents or tenants of these infestations. New York City has experienced a substantial resurgence in bedbug activity, and that is where this particular document must be used. Complying with the New York City Housing Maintenance code, a landlord or agent is required to disclose the property’s bedbug infestation history to each incoming tenant.

The New York Bedbug Infestation Disclosure lets you do just that! This form includes the simple information about the property including the tenant’s or tenants’ names, property address, and lease term. The New York City Bedbug Infestation Disclosure also includes a series of checkboxes pertaining to bedbug infestations in the building. The form allows the landlord to check as many boxes as apply, and the landlord can indicate whether their have been previous instances of bedbugs in the unit that the tenant will be moving into. It also addresses any infestations in other units, and the landlord will indicate which floor or floors those occurred on. In each of these instances, the landlord must also disclose whether eradication measures were or were not employed. If there have been no bedbug infestations in the building at all, that can also be noted.

A landlord must disclose all bedbug infestation history before signing a lease with a tenant. This disclosure must be included in the lease agreement. Both the landlord or agent and the tenant(s) must sign this form.

New York State Specific Documents

• New York City Rent-Stabilized Rider (Form RA-LR1: This form must be included in all New York City Rental Agreements and renewal agreements for rent-controlled apartments.
• NYC Child Notice for Lead Paint Compliance: This addendum is required for New York City Landlords renting to families with children under the age of 6. It must be provided to Tenants annually - at the signing of the Lease and at the time of renewal.
• New York City Required Annual Notice - Window Guards and Lead Paint: Occupants in buildings with 3 or more units must sign this form annually and give it to their Landlord.
• NYC Lease Renewal for Rent Stabilized Housing: Landlords renewing a Lease with Tenants in rent-stabilized housing must use this form.
• NYC Increase in Rent (for Rent Controlled Units): New York City rent-controlled apartments have complex rules for raising rent. This form makes it EZ for Landlords to comply with all requirements.
• New York Demand For Rent 14-Day Notice: This form is for Landlords that have Tenants that are late with rent. Pro Tip: It must be used before an eviction proceeding can be initiated.
• New York How To Prepare for a Landlord-Tenant Trial: This booklet is a great resource for New York Landlords preparing for a housing trial. It includes the rules and procedures Landlords will need.
• New York Notice to Vacate: This form should be used with Tenants that are violating the Lease but can cure the violation and remain in the property. This form provides Tenants with specifics regarding their Lease violation and the time that they have to cure the violation in order to avoid vacating the property.
• Buffalo Disclosure of Smoking Policy: The City of Buffalo requires Landlords to disclose a smoking policy. This form makes it EZ to do so and complies with Buffalo’s requirements
• Buffalo Rental Registry Information: Buffalo Landlords must register all rental properties. This form provides details on how Landlords do this.
• What Tenants Should Know About Indoor Allergens: New York City law requires that Landlords take steps to keep their Tenants’ homes free of pests and mold.
• New York City Indoor Allergen Disclosure: New York City Landlords of buildings with three or more Rental Units must comply with specific regulations to reduce the risk of indoor allergens like mold and pests. This form outlines those requirements and serves as a disclosure that documents a Landlord's compliance with all requirements.
• Buffalo Disclosure of Smoking Policy: The City of Buffalo in the State of New York requires the landlord to disclose a smoking policy, according to Chapter 264- Rental Dwelling Unit Registration.
• New York Sprinkler Disclosure: Landlords must disclose to the tenant whether there is a sprinkler system installed within the property or not.
• New York City Annual Stove Knob Cover Notice: NYC: Local Law 117 requires that the property owner of multiple dwellings provide stove knob covers for gas-powered stoves where the owner knows or reasonably should know that a child under six years of age resides.
• NYC Lease Renewal Form - EPTA Form RTP-8: This NYC Lease Renewal Form allows landlords to renew a lease with tenants that are enrolled within The Emergency Protection Act.

State-Specific Forms