Hesperia, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.030

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Hesperia, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.030
A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all residential rental properties in the City of Hesperia as defined by this code, and all accessory uses thereon, including parking lots, driveways, landscaping, accessory structures, fences, walls, interior and exterior common areas, swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas. This chapter shall not apply to:
1. Housing accommodations in hotels, motels, inns, or tourist homes. This exception does not apply to single room occupancy hotels or hotels in which more than fifty-one (51) percent of the rooms are offered for habitation for a duration of longer than thirty (30) consecutive days.
2. Housing accommodations in any hospital; convent, monastery, or other facility occupied exclusively by members of a religious order; extended medical care facility; asylum; on-campus fraternity or sorority houses; or on-campus housing accommodations owned, operated or managed by an institution of higher education, a high school, or an elementary school of occupancy by its students.
3. Mobile homes, or mobile home parks, or recreational vehicles as defined in Section 799.24 of the California Civil Code, or recreational vehicle parks.
4. Single family homes, which are owner-occupied and in which a single room is rented to a single person.
5. Accessory Dwelling Units which are part of a single family residence occupied by the owner.
B. The provisions of this chapter are supplementary and complementary to this code. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to: (i) excuse or modify any requirement or obligation in the Code or in any other laws or regulations, (ii) waive, limit or modify any prohibition thereof, or, (iii) limit any existing right of the city to abate nuisances or to enforce any provisions of applicable law, statute, or this code, in any manner allowed by law.
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Plain English

Hesperia Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.030 defines which residential rental properties fall under Chapter 5.72's requirements. The chapter broadly covers residential rentals and their associated amenities — such as parking areas, pools, and common spaces — but carves out specific categories, including most hotels and motels, certain institutional housing, mobile homes and RV parks, owner-occupied single-family homes renting one room to one person, and owner-occupied properties with an attached accessory dwelling unit. The chapter is designed to work alongside other city codes and laws, not to replace or reduce any obligations that already exist under them.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating residential rentals in Hesperia should first confirm whether their property falls within the scope of ch. 5.72 § 5.72.030, since the exemptions are specific and narrowly drawn — for example, a single-family home renting out a single room is only exempt if the owner actually lives there. Compliant operators generally ensure that all covered areas of a property — including parking lots, landscaping, fences, and shared amenities like pools and spas — meet the chapter's standards, not just the interior units. Because § 5.72.030(B) clarifies that this chapter supplements rather than replaces other code obligations, operators typically maintain compliance with all applicable city and state requirements simultaneously.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Tenants renting residential units in Hesperia can look to ch. 5.72 § 5.72.030 to understand whether their housing is covered by Chapter 5.72's protections, which extend to common areas, parking, landscaping, and shared amenities like pools and hot tubs — not just the unit itself. If a tenant believes their rental falls within the chapter's scope but the property is not being maintained accordingly, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with the City of Hesperia or raising the violation through available local channels. Tenant-rights organizations can help clarify whether a specific property type qualifies for coverage or falls under one of the listed exemptions.

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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