LA HABRA 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 La Habra, California.

1. City of La Habra: Local Requirements

• Short-term rentals: La Habra Municipal Code § 18.06.040: Prohibits short-term residential rentals in the city's zoning districts.
• Accessory dwelling units (ADUs): Under Municipal Code § 18.12.150: ADUs and junior ADUs cannot be rented for periods shorter than 31 days.
• Rental-property business licensing: La Habra Municipal Code § 5.04.570: Establishes business-license requirements for apartment properties with three or more units. Owners should confirm whether licensing requirements apply to their particular rental property.
• Property maintenance: The City of La Habra requires residential property owners to maintain their properties, including landscaping, exterior conditions, and removal of accumulated trash and debris. The city's Code Enforcement Division monitors compliance and may issue notices when violations are identified.

2. California Statewide Rental Requirements

These generally apply throughout California, including La Habra, 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.