Anaheim does not operate a citywide proactive rental inspection program. Rental properties are inspected on a complaint-driven basis by Code Enforcement under AMC Title 15 (Building Code) and state habitability law. Landlords must still comply with California Civil Code 1941.1 and the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) on rent caps and just-cause eviction.
Unlike some California cities that license and proactively inspect every rental unit, Anaheim relies on a complaint-driven enforcement model. Code Enforcement investigates rental properties after tenant complaints, utility referrals, or observable exterior violations. Inspectors apply AMC Title 15, which adopts the California Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Codes, together with AMC Title 18 zoning standards. There is no annual rental registration fee or routine inspection schedule. However, short-term rentals and certain multi-family complexes operating under Conditional Use Permits may have inspection conditions baked into their approvals. Landlords are still bound by California Civil Code 1941.1, which sets statewide habitability standards, and by the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) for buildings 15 years or older, capping annual rent increases at 5 percent plus CPI (10 percent maximum) and requiring just cause for eviction after 12 months of tenancy. Tenants who believe conditions are substandard can file complaints with Anaheim Code Enforcement at (714) 765-5158; serious or life-safety issues are referred to the Fire Department or Building Division. Complaint-based cases typically open with a 30-day correction notice unless the defect is immediate and hazardous.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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