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Bill Summary · HB 1359

Legislative bill overview

HB 1359 establishes standards and responsibilities for addressing bed bug infestations in rental properties across Indiana. The bill specifies landlord obligations for inspection, treatment, and remediation of bed bug problems in residential units, along with tenant rights and notification requirements.

Why is this important

Bed bug infestations in rental housing create significant health, financial, and quality-of-life issues for tenants while raising liability questions for property owners. Clear statutory guidelines provide certainty for both landlords and renters about who bears responsibility for detection, treatment costs, and timelines—reducing disputes and protecting vulnerable populations in rental markets.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: Disagreement over whether landlords should bear all treatment expenses versus shared responsibility with tenants, particularly if infestations result from tenant behavior
  • Inspection frequency and standards: Defining what constitutes adequate preventive inspections and whether surprise inspections infringe on tenant privacy rights
  • Treatment timeline urgency: Balancing reasonable timeframes for remediation against tenant demands for immediate action and potential temporary relocation costs during treatment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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