Hesperia, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.050
Rental housing business license required
Operative Text
Any person(s) intending to rent for any monetary or service in-kind any residential property as defined by this code shall register and obtain a rental housing business license within sixty (60) days of acquiring the property or within sixty (60) days of the adopted date of this code. That the property or portions of the property or any unit may be vacant from time to time shall have no bearing on the requirement to register or maintain registration. Registration shall be completed annually.
Hesperia Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.050 establishes that anyone who rents out residential property — whether for money or for services in lieu of money — must obtain a rental housing business license. The registration window is 60 days from the date of property acquisition or from the ordinance's adoption date, whichever applies. Vacancy of the property or any of its units does not excuse the owner from registering or keeping that registration current, and the license must be renewed every year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hesperia Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.050, compliant rental property owners register for a rental housing business license within 60 days of acquiring a residential rental property and renew that registration on an annual basis. Operators generally track their acquisition dates carefully to ensure the 60-day window is not missed. Because vacancy does not suspend the registration requirement, property managers typically maintain active registration even when units are temporarily unoccupied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hesperia Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.050 requires that landlords hold a valid rental housing business license, which must be registered within 60 days of acquiring the property and renewed annually. Tenants who believe their landlord may not be in compliance with this licensing requirement can inquire with the City of Hesperia about a property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Hesperia ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating without the required license.
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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