How Do Bed Bugs Get Into An Apartment?
Have you been exposed to bed bugs in a New York Apartment? Bed bugs are spread in New York Apartments in a variety of ways. Hitchhiking on suitcases, backpacks, clothing, bedding. Furniture is probably the most common way they enter...
New York Bed Bug Settlement Victory
The Law Offices of Effie Soter, P.C. is happy to announce our latest New York bed bug settlement. The Plaintiff stayed at a NYC hotel in Queens and sustained bed bug bites on her body and face. This bed bug exposure caused...
How can I keep bed bugs from infesting my home?
Even if you follow every possible precaution, you can’t always protect yourself from bedbugs. However, here are some measures that might help:
NEVER bring discarded furniture into your...
The Global Resurgence of Bed Bugs
Bed bugs have made a global resurgence and thus, a big comeback in since the pandemic. We had almost 2 years of limited travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, there were less movement of people and so bed bugs also had...
What If the Exterminator the Landlord Hires Isn’t Solving my Bedbug Infestation?
What if the Exterminator the Landlord Hires Isn't Solving My Bedbug Infestation? If you refuse to let the landlord’s exterminator do the work, then you may be accused of being the problem. Generally, in court cases...
New York Bed Bug Settlement Victory
The Law Offices of Effie Soter, P.C. is happy to announce our latest New York bed bug settlement. The Plaintiff sustained bed bug bites while in their apartment through no fault of their own. This bed bug exposure caused Plaintiff...
Is the Landlord Liable for Costs Related to Replacing Property That I Have to Throw Away Because Of Bed Bugs?
Is the Landlord Liable for Costs Related to Replacing Property That I Have to Throw out because of bed bugs? Generally, the landlord is only liable for property...
What should I lookout for with insecticides if I have bed bugs?
What should I lookout for with insecticides if I have bed bugs? Insecticides are highly toxic chemicals. You should educate yourself about a particular product before using it or allowing an exterminator to use it. This...
Can I Ask My Landlord To Do More to Ensure No Bed Bugs Come Into My Apartment?
Yes, you can. A landlord has an obligation to keep your apartment bedbug free, so the landlord should take reasonable steps to keep bedbugs from coming into your apartment from a...
What Do I Have To Do to Get Ready for A Bed Bug Exterminator?
The exterminator will let you know what steps you have to take in advance of extermination — and you should follow those instructions to the letter. Usually, it will involve dry-cleaning or washing and...