10/15/2026
Bed bugs are not just a nuisance. In California, they can be a legal issue.
Landlords are generally required to keep rental units fit to live in, and a vermin infestation can make a unit legally uninhabitable. Hotels generally owe guests a duty of reasonable care, which can include inspecting rooms and responding to known infestations.
When a property owner ignores the problem, they may be held responsible for the harm that follows: bites and medical treatment, ruined furniture and clothing, relocation costs, and the stress of living with an infestation.
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