Tennessee

Tennessee is a state in the South-Eastern part of the United States. It is the 16^th most populous state with an estimated 6.8 million people.

This state brings in a large volume of tourism, with major attractions like The Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian Trail.

Tennessee also has a growing economy centered around agriculture, which leads to more people migrating to this growing state.

As the state population grows, and foot traffic increases…

Tennessee has had to deal with its fair share of problems.

One of which is the rise in bed bug infestations that have plagued the good people of this state.

Tennessee Bed Bugs

2 of Tennessee’s 3 biggest cities, Nashville and Knoxville, are both on Orkin’s top 50 list of most bed bug-infested cities in 2020.

With bed bugs on the rise across the country, no state is immune.

If you have experienced bed bugs in your hotel room or apartment….

Luckily you do have options.

Tennessee Bed Bug Lawyer

If you have been injured and suffered financial losses due to bed bugs, you may be eligible to get financial compensation.

We can connect you with a licensed bed bug lawyer that will fight to get the maximum value for your losses.

The value of the compensation will depend on the following factors:

• The number of bites sustained.
• The level of physical injury.
• Whether you experienced emotional distress as a result of bed bugs.
• Lost income as a result of time off work.
• Whether you sustained any psychological damage.

Bed bugs are invasive creatures that can cause some major health problems. These pests can be a nightmare to deal with and extremely difficult to get rid of.

Therefore, if you’re dealing with the expense and headache of bed bugs…

You should talk to an attorney to discuss your options.

State Law on Bed Bugs

As a renter or customer of a temporary residence in the state of Tennessee, you have the right to a livable and habitable space.

In this state, landlords are typically required to handle pest infestations, as implied in The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1975.

It states that the landlord shall:

• Comply with requirements of applicable building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety;
• Make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition;
• Keep all common areas of the premises in a clean and safe condition.

Tennessee Bed Bug Laws

Though this is still under the debate…

In certain circumstances, this could require the property owner to be financially responsible for bed bug treatment.

The key here in determining financial responsibility is based on the origin of the infestation. If you’re a renter and you suspect bed bugs in your apartment…

You should ask yourself the following questions:

How many bites have I received? Is this a product of a long-standing infestation? 

Are any of my neighbors experiencing bed bugs?

Did I bring the infestation into my apartment? Or was it there before I moved in?

These questions can help determine who is responsible for the infestation.

Either way, once you discover an infestation you should report it immediately. This involves contacting property management (or hotel management) and beginning to document the evidence of an infestation.

If management doesn’t respond in a timely manner you can consider crafting a demand letter. You can also get connected with an attorney to discuss your options.

Bed Bugs in Tennessee Hotels

A bed bug lawsuit in the state of Tennessee against a hotel can be won by proving a case of negligence.

Hotel management or staff must have acted negligently and resulted in causing the victim harm. This is because hotels have a “duty of care” to protect their customers from dangerous conditions.

A breach of duty can result from any of these scenarios:

• The hotel continues to allow customers to stay in rooms that have known bed bug infestations.
• The hotel does not take action to treat an infested room(s).
• Hotel staff is not properly trained, so the action taken to remove bed bugs was either inadequate or insufficient to realistically get rid of the infestation.
• No inspections took place or any other reasonable preventative measures to stop bed bugs from spreading.

As a victim of bed bugs. You should keep in mind that…

All personal injury lawsuits have a statute of limitations of 2 years from the date at which the incident occurred. Therefore, you should not wait to determine whether you have a case for a lawsuit.

Tennessee Bed Bug Reports

Here is an example of a reported bed bug complaint in Tennessee.

Hotel Knoxville (Source: Tripadvisor)

I stayed at this property (Room 1008) while in Knoxville for business in late May. My stay was the week after the hotel was sold out for a weeklong international youth conference in the Knoxville area. On the day of checkout, I noticed a couple of small itchy bites on my wrist, but thought nothing of them. Within a few days of returning home, the number of bites started to increase and then my wife started getting the same types of bites.

The problem worsened over the ensuing days. We are now working with exterminators — who have confirmed that bed bugs are the culprits — to rid our home of this problem. It’s a terrible problem and has been extremely disruptive, not to mention costly. I have been incredibly disappointed with the property’s response.

Tennessee Bed Bug Exterminators

Below are a few notable exterminators in Tennessee.

Tennessee Bed Bugs, LLC – Rated a top pro by Thumbtack, 6-month warranty on services.

Nashville Bed Bugs – Certified heat treatment experts, DIY equipment rentals.

Russell’s Pest Control – Free Quote & Inspections, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Bed Bug Attorney in Tennessee

We connect victims of bed bugs with legal representation strictly on a contingency basis. This means that clients will not have to pay fees themselves until the case is resolved.

If there is no successful resolution, you will not have to pay the lawyer back for any legal fees or expenses associated with your case. If you are anywhere outside of Tennessee, we still may be able to help you.

(Depending on the details of the case).

Get in touch today for your FREE consultation. Or call us at (855) 733 9217