🐞 NYC Bedbug Disclosure
Required at Lease Signing — Admin Code § 27-2018.1
NYC Admin Code § 27-2018.1 — Required: Every NYC landlord must provide this disclosure at lease signing, disclosing the bedbug infestation history for the past 12 months for the apartment and the building. Failure to provide this disclosure is a violation of the Housing Maintenance Code. Applies to all residential rentals in New York City.
🏠 Rental Property
🐞 Infestation History (Past 12 Months)
No infestation to report? You must still provide this disclosure form at lease signing stating no infestation history. Omitting the form entirely is a violation.
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Under NYC Administrative Code § 27-2018.1, all residential landlords in New York City must provide a bedbug infestation history disclosure to prospective tenants before lease signing. The disclosure must cover the past 12 months for both the specific apartment and the entire building.
What Must Be Disclosed
- Apartment history: Any bedbug infestation reported in the unit in the past 12 months
- Building history: Any bedbug infestation reported anywhere in the building in the past 12 months
- Treatment status: Whether any infestation was treated or is currently untreated
- Location: Which floors or units were affected
No History Required to Disclose
Even if there is no infestation history, the form must still be provided and signed by both parties at lease signing. Retain a signed copy. See NY habitability laws for all NYC landlord obligations.
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. New York landlord-tenant law is complex and varies between upstate NY and NYC. Improper notice or procedure can result in case dismissal and penalties. Consult a qualified New York landlord-tenant attorney before proceeding. See our editorial standards for accuracy details.
