Bed Bug Addendum Template
This Bed Bug Addendum is made on [Date] and is attached to and made part of the following lease agreement:
Lease Date: [Date]
Landlord: [Full Name / Company Name]
Tenant: [Full Name]
Property Address: [Property Address]
Unit Number, if applicable: [Unit Number]
1. Purpose of Addendum
This Addendum sets out the parties’ understanding regarding bed bug prevention, reporting, inspection, and treatment at the rental property.
Except as stated in this Addendum, all other terms of the lease remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
2. Tenant Acknowledgment at Move-In
At the beginning of the tenancy, the Tenant states the following, to the best of the Tenant’s knowledge:
☐ no bed bugs or signs of bed bugs were observed in the unit at move-in
☐ the following condition was observed and reported at move-in: [Describe]
☐ move-in inspection details are attached or recorded separately
Additional move-in notes, if any:
[Insert details]
3. Tenant Duty to Report
The Tenant agrees to promptly notify the Landlord in writing if the Tenant notices or reasonably suspects:
☐ bed bugs
☐ bites or signs consistent with bed bug activity
☐ blood spots, shells, eggs, or insects consistent with bed bugs
☐ infestation in furniture, bedding, clothing, or personal items
☐ any other related condition: [Describe]
Report shall be made no later than [Number] days after discovery or suspicion.
4. No Self-Treatment Without Approval
The Tenant shall not use pesticides, extermination products, heating devices, or other self-treatment methods in the unit without the Landlord’s prior approval, except for ordinary cleaning measures permitted by law or lease rules.
Unauthorized treatment or disposal of property shall be handled as follows:
[Insert terms]
5. Inspection Rights
After reasonable notice, or as otherwise allowed by law, the Landlord may enter the unit to inspect for suspected bed bugs or related conditions.
The Landlord may also allow entry for:
☐ pest control professionals
☐ maintenance staff
☐ property managers
☐ follow-up inspection personnel
☐ other authorized persons: [Describe]
6. Tenant Cooperation with Treatment
If inspection or treatment is required, the Tenant agrees to cooperate reasonably with all preparation and treatment instructions, including if required:
[bagging clothing or bedding]
[washing or drying items]
[reducing clutter]
[moving furniture]
[vacating unit temporarily if required]
[allowing follow-up visits]
[other preparation steps]
Failure to cooperate shall be handled as follows:
[Insert details]
7. Landlord Response
If the Landlord receives a report or otherwise becomes aware of a possible bed bug issue, the Landlord may take reasonable steps to investigate and address the matter, including:
☐ visual inspection
☐ professional pest inspection
☐ treatment of the affected unit
☐ treatment of nearby units if appropriate
☐ follow-up monitoring
☐ other response: [Describe]
8. Personal Property and Furnishings
The Tenant is responsible for personal property brought into the unit, subject to applicable law and the lease.
If personal items are suspected to be infested, the parties shall handle the matter as follows:
[Insert terms regarding cleaning, removal, treatment, or disposal]
Replacement or damage to personal property, if any, shall be handled as follows:
[Insert details]
9. Access for Follow-Up Treatment
The Tenant agrees to provide reasonable access for any follow-up treatment, inspection, or monitoring required to address bed bug activity.
Follow-up visits may occur on the following basis:
☐ as recommended by pest control provider
☐ on scheduled dates with notice
☐ as otherwise required by law or lease terms
☐ other: [Describe]
10. Prevention Practices
The Tenant agrees to use reasonable care to help prevent bed bug infestation, including:
inspecting used furniture or bedding before bringing it into the unit;
avoiding the introduction of infested items into the property;
maintaining reasonable cleanliness and reporting concerns promptly;
following reasonable instructions related to infestation prevention.
Additional prevention rules, if any:
[Insert details]
11. Cost Responsibility
Costs relating to inspection, preparation, treatment, or damage shall be handled as follows, subject to applicable law:
☐ landlord responsible for standard inspection and treatment costs
☐ tenant responsible if infestation is caused by tenant conduct, prohibited items, or failure to report or cooperate
☐ costs allocated as follows: [Describe]
☐ other: [Describe]
12. No Waiver of Lease Duties
This Addendum does not waive any other duty under the lease relating to cleanliness, maintenance, access, damage, health and safety, or lawful occupancy rules unless specifically stated in writing.
13. Entire Addendum
This Addendum contains the full understanding of the parties regarding bed bug-related procedures for the rental property and replaces prior discussions on that subject unless otherwise stated in writing.
14. Signatures
Landlord Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Tenant Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Additional Tenant Signature, if needed: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
