Bed Bugs

[Wade Townsend]

So I live in a large apartment complex and recently discovered bed bugs on my mattress. I am 100% positive me nor my roommate have brought them in. I informed the property manager about the issue & asked what are they going to do to treat the issue. He informed me they are going to heat treat the apt & I will be at fault for the $500 expense! 

My question is what can I do to fight this? I discovered it is a complex that has had issues with bed bugs in the past. He threatened to add on late fees if I do not pay for the treatment.