Hesperia, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.080
Rental housing business license
Operative Text
A. A rental housing business license shall be issued for all residential rental units only upon completion of the following: 1. All fees have been paid in full, including any inspection or re-inspection fees. 2. The residential rental unit(s) and property has been fully inspected and approved by the director as required by this code, if required. 3. Any existing violations have been corrected and/or repaired with all required permits, approvals and inspections. 4. A properly completed and accepted self-certification for renewal of the business license has been received and approved. 5. A property with more than one set of duplexes shall comply with [Section] 5.72.110(6). B. Issuance of a rental housing business license shall not constitute a guarantee or warranty of the habitability or complete compliance with the city's housing and property maintenance standards or with the applicable codes, and the occupant of any residential rental unit shall not rely on the issuance of a business license as such a guarantee or warranty. The license shall contain a notice to this effect. The city shall not assume any liability to any person by reason of the inspections required by this chapter or the issuance of a rental housing business license. Rental Registration business licenses shall expire on the expiration date shown on the certificate and shall be renewed prior to the expiration date.
Under Hesperia Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.080, a rental housing business license for residential rental units may only be issued once all required fees are paid, any required inspections are completed and approved, existing violations are corrected with proper permits, and a self-certification form is accepted. Importantly, the issuance of this license does not serve as a guarantee that the unit meets habitability or property maintenance standards — the license itself must carry a notice to that effect. The license expires on the date shown on the certificate and must be renewed before that date.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating residential rentals in Hesperia should be aware that § 5.72.080 sets out a multi-step process before a rental housing business license can be issued, including paying all fees, passing required inspections, resolving any outstanding violations with proper permits, and submitting an approved self-certification. Compliant operators typically track their license expiration date and initiate the renewal process before that date to avoid a lapse. Those managing properties with more than one set of duplexes should also review the additional requirements referenced in Section 5.72.110(6).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Hesperia Code of Ordinances ch. 5.72 § 5.72.080, tenants should understand that while a landlord is required to obtain and renew a rental housing business license, the existence of that license does not guarantee the unit is fully habitable or code-compliant — the license itself is required to include a notice stating this limitation. Tenants who have concerns about unit conditions or whether a landlord has met the licensing requirements of § 5.72.080 may consider contacting the City of Hesperia's relevant code enforcement or housing department to inquire about a property's status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what options may be available when a rental unit has unresolved violations or licensing issues.
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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