Colorado Bed Bug Disclosure
Required Disclosure – HB19-1328 (C.R.S. § 38-12-1001 et seq.)
Under HB19-1328 (effective August 2, 2019), landlords MUST disclose known bed bug infestations in the rental unit within the past 8 months. Landlords must also provide this disclosure before a tenant signs a lease and must not rent a unit with a known active bed bug infestation.
🏠 Property Information
🐛 Bed Bug History Disclosure
LANDLORD’S DISCLOSURE OF BED BUG HISTORY
Per C.R.S. § 38-12-1003, landlords must disclose known bed bug infestations in the dwelling unit within the past 8 months.
Check the applicable statement:
✅ Current Status Certification
Legal Requirement: Per C.R.S. § 38-12-1003(2)(b), a landlord shall not offer to rent or rent a dwelling unit that the landlord knows has a current bed bug infestation.
📋 Tenant Rights Under Colorado Law
YOUR RIGHTS AS A TENANT (HB19-1328)
- Right to Disclosure: You have the right to receive this disclosure before signing a lease
- Right to Report: You have the right to report suspected bed bug infestations to your landlord
- Right to Inspection: Upon report, landlord must inspect within 96 hours (or 48 hours if occupied by minor or elderly)
- Right to Treatment: If confirmed, landlord must treat within 96 hours of receiving inspection results
- Right to Information: You must receive written notice of inspection results within 2 business days
- No Retaliation: Landlord cannot retaliate against you for reporting bed bugs in good faith
How to Report: If you suspect bed bugs, notify your landlord in writing immediately. Keep a copy of all communications. Your landlord must respond within the timeframes specified by law.
👤 Tenant Responsibilities
Under HB19-1328, tenants also have responsibilities:
👔 Landlord Certification
Landlord/Agent Signature
👤 Tenant Acknowledgment
Tenant Signature(s)
Colorado Bed Bug Disclosure Requirements
Colorado’s HB19-1328, effective August 2, 2019, established comprehensive bed bug disclosure and treatment requirements for landlords. The law requires landlords to disclose known bed bug history and prohibits renting units with active infestations.
Key Requirements for Landlords
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Disclosure | Must disclose known bed bug infestations within past 8 months |
| No Active Infestations | Cannot rent a unit with known active bed bug infestation |
| Inspection Timeline | Must inspect within 96 hours of tenant report (48 hours if minor/elderly) |
| Results Notice | Must provide written notice of inspection results within 2 business days |
| Treatment Timeline | Must begin treatment within 96 hours of receiving inspection results |
Response Timeline Summary
- Tenant Reports Bed Bugs: Day 0
- Landlord Must Inspect: Within 96 hours (48 hours for vulnerable populations)
- Written Results Notice: Within 2 business days of inspection
- Treatment Must Begin: Within 96 hours of receiving results (if confirmed)
- Treatment Plan Notice: Within 5 business days of beginning treatment
What are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are small, flat, reddish-brown insects that feed on blood. They are excellent hitchhikers and can be introduced through luggage, used furniture, and clothing. Signs of bed bugs include:
- Small, itchy bites (often in lines or clusters)
- Tiny blood spots on sheets
- Dark spots (bed bug excrement) on mattresses or furniture
- Live bugs or shed skins in seams of mattresses
- Musty odor in severe infestations
⚠️ Legal Disclaimer
This form is designed to help landlords comply with Colorado’s bed bug disclosure law (HB19-1328). Both landlords and tenants have specific obligations under this law. For questions about your rights or obligations, consult with a Colorado attorney. If you have a bed bug infestation, consult a licensed pest control professional.
