Escondido, CA Rental Property Rules: Rental Registration (2026)
Key Facts
- Registration
- Not required
- Deposit
- 1 month (AB 12)
- STR
- Permit July 2025
- Habitability
- §1941
- Lead
- Pre-1978
Summary
No registration program. State law: habitability, security deposit (1 mo per AB 12). STRs: permit required July 2025.
1947.12. (a) (1) Subject to subdivision (b), an owner of residential real property shall not, over the course of any 12-month period, increase the gross rental rate for a dwelling or a unit more than 5 percent plus the percentage change in the cost of living, or 10 percent, whichever is lower, of the lowest gross rental rate charged for that dwelling or unit at any time during the 12 months prior to the effective date of the increase. In determining the lowest gross rental amount pursuant to this section, any rent discounts, incentives, concessions, or credits offered by the owner of such unit of residential real property and accepted by the tenant shall be excluded. The gross per-month rental rate and any owner-offered discounts, incentive
Full Breakdown
No rental registration. CA Civil Code: habitability (§1941), deposit (1 month per AB 12, July 2024), lead disclosure (pre-1978). STRs: Ch. 16, Art. 8 (July 2025). This rental registration rule under Escondido's rental property ordinances applies to properties within Escondido city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Escondido code enforcement directly or consult the official California municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Violations & Fines
STR violations: Code Compliance 760-839-4650.
Frequently Asked Questions
Register rental?
Deposit limit?
STR permits?
Sources & Official References
- [1]STR Program
- [2]CA Tenants
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