FULLERTON CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REQUIREMENTS & LAWS

Because local requirements and statewide rental laws may affect how a property is rented and operated, these are the laws I refer to when working with residential rental-property in Fullerton, California.

1. City of Fullerton: Local Rental Requirements

• Residential rental business licensing: Municipal Code § 4.06.025: Fullerton establishes an annual business-license tax for owners renting four or more residential units. Owners should confirm the applicable registration requirements with the city.
• Short-term rentals: Municipal Code § 15.55.020(F): Fullerton permits qualifying short-term rentals with required city permits, business registration, and transient occupancy tax compliance. Operating requirements and restrictions apply.
• Accessory dwelling units (ADUs): Municipal Code § 15.17.100: ADUs and junior ADUs generally cannot be rented for periods shorter than 31 days, subject to applicable exceptions.

2. California Statewide Rental Requirements

These generally apply throughout California, including Fullerton, where the property is covered.

• AB 1482, Civil Code §§ 1947.12 and 1946.2: Rent increase limits and just-cause protections.
• AB 12, Civil Code § 1950.5: Security-deposit limits.
• AB 2801, Civil Code § 1950.5: Security-deposit photographic documentation.
• AB 628, Civil Code § 1941.1: Habitability requirements, including working stoves and refrigerators.

Whether these local and state requirements apply depends on your property's type, location, and circumstances. If you have questions about your specific rental property, feel free to reach out to me.