GOT BEDBUGS?

RSA BEDBUG SEMINAR - December 9, 2009

Bedbugs are becoming an epidemic in New York. They can be found in even the best neighborhoods and most exclusive buildings in New York City. Not only can they bite humans, causing pain and discomfort, but they can also prove to be a liability nightmare for building owners. Gain an overview of the applicable regulations and laws and how to eradicate bedbug infestations.

Please join RSA at the New York County Lawyers Association located at 14 Vesey Street on December 9th from 9am-12pm to discuss what owners can do to tackle this important issue.

To register, go to the New York County Lawyers Association website:
http://www.nycla.org/index.cfm?section=CLE&page=CLE_Detail&itemID=1801&dateID=20091209
or call the New York County Lawyers Association at (212-267-6646, ext. 215). RSA members are eligible for the "Law Office Staff" price of $35 per person or for the "Member" price of $75 if you wish to receive attorney CLE credit.

AGENDA:

Overview of relevant New York City laws and regulations
NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Bedbug regulations and violations
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH): Bedbugs and the role of the DOHMH
Liability issues
Laws governing the removal of bedbugs and bedbug liability
How to cure bedbug violations
Defenses and overview of cases
Treating bedbug infestations

Faculty:
Robin A. Bernstein, Deputy Counsel, RSA; Rich Cappa, CEO/President, Liberty Pest Control, Inc.; Ronald D.Hariri, Ronald D. Hariri & Associates; Dennis Hasher, General Counsel, Apartment Management Associates; Daniel Kass, Assistant Commissioner Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy, NYC DOHMH; Jeffrey Kazan, JB Pest Control, LLC; Vito Mustaciuolo, Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services , HPD; Todd Nahins, Borah, Goldstein, Altschuler, Nahins & Goidel, P.C.; Mitchell Posilkin, General Counsel, RSA; Joseph Strasburg, President, RSA;