Free New York City Bedbug Disclosure
Required NYC bedbug disclosure under NYC Admin Code § 27-2018.1 (Local Law 69 of 2017). Multi-unit dwelling landlords must provide annual disclosure covering the past 12 months using HPD form BBD-N.
Free New York City Bedbug Disclosure — overview
A New York City Bedbug Disclosure documents the landlord’s knowledge of any bedbug history at the rental property at the time of lease signing. NYC Local Law 69 of 2017 requires multi-unit dwelling landlords to provide an annual bedbug disclosure to all tenants. The form must cover the past 12 months and indicate whether any prior infestations were successfully eradicated. The form on this page produces a comprehensive disclosure mirroring the requirements of HPD form BBD-N.
Complete the Disclosure Form
Complete the form below to generate a comprehensive New York City Bedbug Disclosure. The form produces a multi-page PDF in legal-document format with all sections, signature lines, and tenant acknowledgment. Both parties should sign the printed copy.
1. Rental Property
2. Bedbug History
3. Tenant Information
4. Landlord Information
5. Tenant Acknowledgment
About New York City Bedbug Disclosure
NYC Local Law 69 of 2017, codified as NYC Administrative Code § 27-2018.1, requires multi-unit dwelling landlords to provide annual bedbug disclosures. The official NYC HPD form (BBD-N) requires landlords to disclose any bedbug infestation history over the past 12 months and indicate whether eradication efforts were successful. Failure to provide the annual disclosure can result in HPD violations and tenant remedies.
New York City’s Bedbug Framework
- Annual disclosure required: NYC Admin Code § 27-2018.1 (Local Law 69 of 2017)
- Disclosure lookback: past 12 months
- Official form: NYC HPD form BBD-N
- Applies to: multi-unit dwellings (3+ units)
- Tenants may file 311 complaints and HPD violations for non-compliance
What the Disclosure Covers
- Whether the property has had a bedbug infestation within the lookback period
- Date and treatment status of any prior infestation
- Pest control company used and treatment outcome
- Tenant acknowledgment of receipt
Tenant Reporting Responsibilities
NYC tenants should report suspected bedbug infestation to the landlord promptly and in writing. If the landlord does not respond within a reasonable time, tenants can file a 311 complaint, which triggers an HPD inspection. HPD violations can be issued against the landlord for failure to eradicate. NYC tenants have additional remedies under the implied warranty of habitability codified in NY Real Property Law § 235-b.
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⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For current NYC bedbug disclosure requirements, visit NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development and review NYC Admin Code § 27-2018.1. Consult a qualified New York City attorney for advice specific to your situation.
