The law itself doesn't say that if you leave because of a concern about bed bugs that your job is guaranteed. Bed bugs are small insects that feed mainly on human blood.Bed bug infestations are increasingly common in New York City. Is this legal for them to borderline ignore bed bugs being found, except for when a dog sniffs one out in a quarterly inspection? The short answer is yes landlords have an obligation to protect their tenants from health and safety risks. The usual measure of damages is either 1) a cancellation of the agreement; 2) withholding rent; or 3) repairing and deducting from the rent. If you are concerned about the bedbugs affecting the CLIENTS, you can report the business to the County Health Department. Complaints must be addressed in a timely manner.