Colorado Landlords, what are you doing about HB19-1328 Bed Bugs

[Sarah Humbargar]

Hey there Colorado landlords! How is everyone planning to address the impacts of the incoming law HB19-1328? My understanding is it hasn't become law yet but is just awaiting the governors signature. 

Here is a link: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb19-1328

What concerns me is the response period requirement and the requirement that the landlord is responsible for all costs!

" Not more than 96 hours after receiving notice of the presence or possible presence of bed bugs, a landlord:

• Shall inspect or obtain an inspection by a qualified inspector of the dwelling unit; and
• May enter the dwelling unit or any contiguous unit for the purpose of conducting the inspection.

If the inspection of a dwelling unit confirms the presence of bed bugs, the landlord shall also cause to be performed an inspection of all contiguous dwelling units as promptly as is reasonably practical.

Except as otherwise provided, a landlord is responsible for all costs associated with inspection for, and treatment of, the presence of bed bugs. "

What are the best approaches to handling this? Can we and should we be charging a new "bedbug fee" to cover the future costs? Are there other states with similar laws?