If the Land Lord fails to respond to your written request, then you contact an attorney and file a civil suit against the Land Lord. If the court agrees with you, they can award things like money to stay in a motel until the problem is fixed.

You'd need to consult a lawyer (many cities offer legal advice for renters at no cost or for a nominal fee) to see whether this applies, but it may be enough to tell your landlord/management that you will use this as grounds to break your lease. This applies especially if other units are having a bedbug problem, indicating a building-wide infestation. Your case is even stronger if you can show that the bedbugs were there before you moved in. You also want to check if there is anything on your lease about who is responsible for pest removal.

I am a landlord, and an apartment I rented out became infested with bedbugs. I felt that the tenants were to blame because I suspected that they had more people living in the apartment than were on the lease (body heat is what attracts bedbugs). It was difficult for me to confirm it because I am an absentee landlord for that property. I agreed to split the cost, but the tenants said they would take care of it themselves. Their lease ended shortly after the incident and they moved out. Within days of the new tenant moving in, he was complaining about bedbugs. I allowed him to break his lease without penalty, since he had just moved in, and paid for removal of the bedbugs myself.

I found this out too late, but just FYI: If you do not have a severe bedbug problem (i.e., they are just bothering you in your bed), it may be enough for you to seal your mattress. You can use one of the hypoallergenic plastic mattress protectors that wrap around the entire bed, a huge zip-lock type bag, or even a mattress bag you would find in a moving supply store. If the bedbugs can't get out of the mattress to feed, they will eventually die. If that doesn't do the trick, you will need professional pest control. Note that spraying alone will not help; you need a professional pest control service that deals with bedbugs. Make sure you have some guarantee that the pest removal will work, and that you get your money back if it doesn't.

Wash all your bedding items with HOT HOT water.

Use a steam cleaner on the mattress to kill live bed bugs.

Apply Bed Bug Powder from the site below.

Put the sheet back on the mattress.

We had the same issue as you are having. We tried sprays, foggers, bombs, and even professional exterminators.
And none of them worked, but bed bug came back after a few weeks.

But after using the powder, we don't seem to get bitten at all. The powder is natural powder and is safe to humans and pets.

The price is also reasonable, and it is easy to use.

Good luck.

SORRY FOR IT BEING SO LONG

Step2See movement? Bed bugs usually travel as groups of two or three in a row.
Step3Look at the insects' bodies. Immature bed bugs are a light yellow color; adults are a reddish brown. In both cases, the middle part of their bodies will be darker after they have recently fed (they turn darker because they feed on blood).
Step4Not sure based on the color of the insect? Look at their size: bed bugs are smaller than 1/4 of an inch long.

Step5Still not entirely certain? Determine whether the bug has wings or not (bed bugs do not); look at its shape (bed bugs are oval and flat in shape).

Vacuum
Steam cleaner
Trash bags
Plastic bed covering
Caulk
Cleaning supplies
Professional consultation
How to Eliminate Bed Bugs
Step1Consult with a professional but know that not any exterminator will do. Sometimes labeled "integrated pest management," a specialist is strongly recommended to identify and properly eliminate bedbugs. Ensure that you are dealing with bedbugs as some insects look similar.
Step2Compare credentials, fees, contracts, and guarantees with at least one or two other pest control companies. The remaining tips may be used when professional extermination is financially impossible, at your own risk, or in deference with expert pest control recommendations.
Step3Eliminate all trash and clutter in the bedroom and the home to reduce the number of bedbug hiding places. Clean hard surfaces such as furniture, inside drawers, household goods, window casings, and bathrooms. As you clean notice any cracks in the walls or woodwork or other potential points of entry. Make repairs as needed.
Step4Sweep, vacuum and steam clean carpets and furniture thoroughly. Focus on the bedroom and areas where bedbugs are known to reside, but know that eggs or bugs may exist in other areas of the home. Work from the known infestation to highly trafficked areas, baseboards and on to other areas. Diligence here will help eliminate bedbugs more readily.
Step5Make use of the washer and dryer to eliminate bedbugs on clothing, bedding and curtains. Soak items in hot water, optimally at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit, for at least 15 minutes and avoid overcrowding washables.
Step6Wrap exposed items that are not washable in tear-resistant plastic. This includes the mattress and box spring, books, drawer and closet clutter. Leave the plastic on for two weeks and look for any signs of bedbug feces, skins or active bugs. Clean or vacuum suspect items and repeat the process, or opt for disposal. Note that eventually the bedbugs will die when encased and are unable to reach a host to feed on.
Step7Weigh the pros and cons of keeping suspect furniture and household items—disposal may be the only way to eliminate bed bugs or is more economical with regards to time and risk of re-infestation. The mattress and box springs is a primary culprit. If kept, be diligent about checking for tears in plastic coverings.
Step8Consult with a professional exterminator and/or research the resources listed here for information on insecticides designed to eliminate bedbugs. Insecticides both pose health risk and are ineffective at eliminating bedbugs unless properly applied