Bed bug lease clause

City: __________ State: ___ Zip: ____

City: __________ State: ___ Zip: ____

City: __________ State: ___ Zip: ____

This Bed Bug Addendum is designed to protect the quality of the rented unit's environment from the effects of bed bugs by providing enough information and instructions. Also, the Tenant's responsibilities will be clearly stated.

The Tenant hereby acknowledges that they have received and read the pamphlet "Do Not Let the Bedbugs Bite" which outlines how to detect bed bugs, how they spread how to prevent bed bugs, pest management, preparation for pest management and the overall responsibilities of the Tenant, Landlord and the pest management professional.

The Tenant acknowledges that the Landlord has inspected the unit and is not aware of any bed bug infestations.

The Tenant agrees that all the furnishings and personal properties that will be moved into the premises will be free of any bed bugs.

The Tenant hereby agrees to prevent and control the possibility of infestation by adhering to the following list of Tenant responsibilities:

The Tenant shall check for any hitch-hiking bed bugs. For example, if you stay in a hotel or another home, inspect your clothing, luggage, shoes and personal belongings for signs of bed bugs before re-entering your apartment.

The Tenant shall report any issues immediately to the Landlord.

The Tenant shall cooperate with all pest control efforts. If your unit or neighbor's unit is infested with bed bugs a pest management professional may be used to eradicate the bed bug issue. Your unit will have to be properly prepared for pest control treatment. The Tenant will have to comply with all recommendations and requests from the pest control management specialist prior to professional treatment.

The Tenant hereby agrees to reimburse the Landlord for expenses including but not limited to attorney fees and pest management fees that the Tenant may incur as a result of any infestation of bed bugs in the unit.

The Tenant agrees to hold the Landlord harmless from any actions, claims, losses, damages and expenses that may incur as a result of a bed bug infestation.

It is acknowledged that the Landlord shall not be liable for any loss of property to the resident as a result of an infestation of the bed bugs.

The Tenant hereby agrees to have personal property insurance to cover any such losses from bed bugs.

The undersigned Tenant hereby agrees and acknowledges to having read and understand this Bed Bug Addendum.

Tenant: _______________ Date_____


Tenant: _______________ Date_____


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Owner / Agent