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section 6-105 of this article. <br />c)If the inspection of a dwelling unit confums the presence of <br />bed bugs,the landlord shall have an inspection of all contiguous <br />dwelling units performed as promptly as is reasonably practical. <br />Sec.6-103.(a)If a landlord obtains an inspection for bed bugs,the <br />landlord must provide written notice to the tenant within two(2) <br />business days after receiving the inspection report indicating <br />whether the dwelling unit contains bed bugs. <br />b)If a qualified inspector conducting an inspection determines <br />that neither the dwelling unit nor any contiguous dwelling unit <br />contains bed bugs, the notice provided by the landlord under <br />subsection(a)must inform the tenant that if the tenant remains <br />concerned that the dwelling unit contains bed bugs,the tenant may <br />contact the local health department to report any concerns. <br />c)If a qualified inspector conducting an inspection determines <br />that a dwelling unit or any contiguous dwelling unit contains bed <br />bugs in any stage of the life cycle, the qualified inspector shall <br />provide an inspection report to the landlord within twenty-four <br />24)hours of completing the inspection. Not more than five(5) <br />business days after receiving an inspection report that indicates the <br />presence of bed bugs, the landlord shall begin reasonable <br />measures,as determined by the qualified inspector,to effectively <br />treat the bed bug presence,including retaining the services of a <br />pest control applicator to treat the dwelling unit and any <br />contiguous dwelling unit. <br />d)Except provided in section6-104(c)of this article,a landlord <br />is responsible for all costs associated with an inspection for,and <br />treatment of,bed bugs. <br />e)Nothing in this section prohibits a tenant from contacting <br />any governmental agency at any time concerning the presence of <br />bed bugs. <br />Sec. 6-104. (a) If a landlord, qualified inspector, or pest control <br />applicator must enter a dwelling unit for the purpose of conducting <br />an inspection for, or treating the presence of, bed bugs, the <br />landlord shall provide the tenant reasonable written or electronic <br />notice of the fact at least forty-eight(48)hours before the landlord, <br />qualified inspector,or pest control applicator attempts to enter the <br />dwelling unit,unless a rental agreement provides for a different <br />minimum time for the notice.A tenant who receives the notice may <br />not unreasonably deny the landlord,qualified inspector,or pest <br />control applicator access to the dwelling unit. <br />b)A tenant may waive the notice requirement described in <br />subsection(a)of this section. <br />Sec.6-105.(a)A qualified inspector who is inspecting a dwelling <br />unit for bed bugs may conduct an initial visual and manual <br />inspection of a tenant's bedding and upholstered furniture. The