Hesperia, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.060
Sale of Rental Property
Operative Text
1. Should the owner intend to sell any residential rental property, and during the process of sale, the registration for the rental property is due, the owner shall pay the registration fees and allow for theinspection if required. Should the sale occur, and the owner can provide factual proof of the sale of the property, a prorated refund of the rental registration business license fees shall be issued after a request in writing from the owner. Inspection fees are not refundable, if an inspection has taken place. i. The new owners of the residential property may prove to the city that they intend to use the dwelling as their primary dwelling in a form approved by the director, and shall be exempt from the program after approval of the property for removal from the program. Any future use of the dwelling as a rental property requires registration and inspection. ii. If the new owners intend to use the property as rental property, they shall register and pay all fees and allow for an inspection of the property. 2. Apartments and duplexes shall not be eligible for Section 5.72.060.1(i).
Hesperia Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.060 governs what happens to rental property registration obligations when a residential rental property is sold. The selling owner must keep registration current and permit any required inspection during the sale process, but may request a prorated refund of registration fees (not inspection fees) once the sale is documented. New owners who will occupy the property as their primary residence can apply to be removed from the rental registration program, while new owners who plan to continue renting must register, pay fees, and allow an inspection. Apartments and duplexes are not eligible for the owner-occupancy exemption under this section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5.72.060, property owners who are in the process of selling a rental unit must ensure that registration fees are paid and that any scheduled inspection is completed before or during the sale — these obligations do not pause because a sale is pending. After a sale closes, the former owner can submit a written request with proof of sale to receive a prorated refund of registration fees, though inspection fees already incurred are non-refundable. Incoming owners who intend to rent the property must register with the city, pay applicable fees, and schedule an inspection before operating as a landlord, while those converting to owner-occupancy should submit the director-approved form to seek removal from the program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5.72.060 ensures that a change in property ownership does not create a gap in the city's rental registration and inspection oversight, which is designed to protect the condition of rental housing. If a property is sold while you are renting it, the new owner is still required to register and allow an inspection if they intend to continue using it as a rental — the sale does not exempt them from those obligations. Tenants who have concerns about whether a new owner has complied with registration or inspection requirements under § 5.72.060 may contact the City of Hesperia directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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