Calabasas, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.16 § 5.16.030
Registration
Operative Text
A. Within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this chapter, the owners of four or more rented residential dwelling units shall register such units with the city, on a form to be established by the city. B. Any time that the construction of a new residential unit, the acquisition of a residential unit or the conversion of a residential unit from owner-occupied to rental results in a rented residential dwelling unit which would have been subject to the registration requirements set forth in this chapter had such unit been a rented residential dwelling unit at the time of the imposition of the registration requirement set forth in subsection (A) of this section, which unit is not registered with the city, the owner of such unit shall register such unit with the city, on a form to be established by the city, within thirty (30) days after such event causes the owner to be subject to such registration requirement. C. In the event that there is a transfer of ownership of any unit which has been registered pursuant to this chapter, the transferor shall cause the transferee to file a new registration form with the city, within thirty (30) days after such transfer occurs. D. Following the initial registration of any unit pursuant to the provisions of this section, the owner of such unit shall register such unit with the city annually on July 1, on a form to be provided by the city. E. No registration form, nor any other form required to be filed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, shall indicate the identity of any tenant.
Calabasas Code of Ordinances ch. 5.16 § 5.16.030 establishes a registration system for rental residential dwelling units in Calabasas. Owners of four or more rented residential units must register those units with the city within 30 days of triggering events—such as the chapter taking effect, acquiring a new rental unit, completing new construction, or converting an owner-occupied unit to a rental. Once initially registered, units must be re-registered annually on July 1, and when ownership transfers, the seller must ensure the buyer files a new registration form within 30 days. Notably, no registration form may identify any individual tenant.
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Under § 5.16.030, operators of four or more rented residential units in Calabasas are generally expected to track the registration deadlines that apply to their portfolio—initial registration, the annual July 1 renewal, and the 30-day window triggered by new construction, acquisition, conversion, or a change in ownership. Compliant operators typically maintain records of each triggering event and submit city-provided forms promptly within the applicable 30-day window. When selling or transferring a registered unit, compliant owners generally take steps to ensure the incoming owner files a fresh registration form with the city before the deadline passes. Registration forms must never include any tenant's identifying information.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5.16.030 of the Calabasas Code of Ordinances requires that landlords register qualifying rental units with the city, and the provision explicitly prohibits any registration form from disclosing a tenant's identity. Tenants in Calabasas can check whether their unit is properly registered by contacting the city directly, and an owner's failure to comply with registration requirements may be relevant information when evaluating the landlord's overall compliance with ch. 5.16. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Calabasas municipal code can help explain what registration status may mean for a renter's broader protections under the chapter.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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