Hesperia, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.070

Registration Requirements

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Hesperia, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.070
A. Each owner or operator, on behalf of the owner, shall submit an application for a rental housing business license on a form provided by the director. Applications shall be subject to verification by the director. Any person who makes a false statement in the application shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
1. Contents of Application. The application shall contain or be accompanied by the following information:
a. The type of ownership of the proposed residential rental property, i.e., whether by individual, partnership, corporation, or otherwise;
b. If the applicant is a corporation, the name of the corporation shall be set forth exactly as shown in its articles of incorporation and the names and residence addresses of each of its current officers and directors, and each stockholder holding more than five percent of the stock of that corporation. If one or more of the officers, directors, or stockholders is a corporation, the provisions of this section pertaining to a corporate applicant shall apply;
c. If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall set forth the name and residence of each of the partners, including limited partners. If one or more of the partners is a corporation, the provisions of this section pertaining to a corporate applicant shall apply;
d. If the applicant is a limited liability company, the application shall set forth the name of the company exactly as shown in its articles of organization or operating agreement, together with the names and residence addresses of each of its officers, directors, and each member along with a description of the relative interests of each member. If one or more of the officers, directors, or members is a corporation, the provisions of this section pertaining to a corporate applicant shall apply;
e. If the applicant is the operator, then the application shall set forth or attach the information required by subsections (A)(1)(b) through (A)(1)(d) of this section with respect to the owner and shall be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the director that the operator is authorized by the owner to submit the application;
f. The address of the residential rental property;
g. The name, address and telephone number for the operator or designated responsible person for the premises and any other person designated to be contacted in the event of emergency at the premises;
i. Authorization for the city, its employees and agents to seek information and conduct an investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal background check, to verify the information contained within the application;
j. Authorization for the city, its employees and agents to inspect the property in accordance with this chapter;
k. Such other identification and information as the director may require in order to discover the truth of the matters herein specified and as required to be set forth in the application.
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Plain English

Hesperia Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.070 establishes a mandatory registration process under which every owner or authorized operator of a residential rental property must obtain a rental housing business license from the city. The application must disclose detailed ownership information — including the structure of the ownership entity, names and addresses of key individuals, and contact information for responsible parties — and must authorize the city to verify that information through investigation and property inspection. Submitting false information on the application constitutes a misdemeanor under this provision.

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For Property Managers

Under Hesperia Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.070, compliant rental property owners and operators obtain a rental housing business license before operating, using the official application form provided by the director. Operators acting on behalf of an owner typically include documentation confirming their authorization, and applications for corporate, partnership, or LLC-owned properties include the specific ownership details — such as officer names, member interests, and residence addresses — required by the provision. Compliant operators also ensure that all information submitted is accurate, since the city retains authority to verify the application through background checks and property inspections.

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

For Tenants

Hesperia Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.070 requires that the owner or operator of a residential rental property hold a valid rental housing business license, which means tenants can inquire whether their landlord has complied with this registration requirement. If a landlord has not registered or has submitted false information in the application process, that may constitute a violation of this provision, which tenants can raise with the appropriate city authority. Tenants who have questions about their landlord's registration status may consider contacting the city of Hesperia directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.

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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