'We left after bedbugs crawled up our pillows' (opens original article in a new tab)

A London tenant discovered bedbugs in a rental flat, leading to their departure and a dispute over the infestation's origin, with property managers and experts addressing the issue.

• A tenant in London found bedbugs in a £1,750-a-month rental flat, leading to their immediate departure and hotel stay.
• Property managers stated bedbug treatment was completed and the landlord is covering hotel costs, but the tenant claims evidence of prior infestation was present.
• Experts note a rising trend in bedbug infestations and advise tenants to thoroughly inspect furnished properties before moving in.