Unincorporated San Diego County does not currently require a rental property registration or licensing program. Landlords must comply with California state law requirements including habitability standards, security deposit rules, and AB 1482 disclosures.
Unlike some jurisdictions, unincorporated San Diego County does not have a mandatory rental property registration or licensing program. However, landlords must comply with all California state requirements: maintaining habitable premises per Civil Code §1941, providing proper AB 1482 rent cap and just cause eviction notices, following security deposit limits (effective July 1, 2024: one month's rent for all landlords per AB 12), providing required disclosures about mold, lead paint, Megan's Law, and other hazards, and complying with anti-discrimination laws. The San Diego Housing Commission provides resources for landlords and tenants. Some specific community areas or housing programs may have additional requirements.
Failure to comply with state landlord-tenant requirements may result in tenant claims, reduced damages in eviction proceedings, and potential Housing Commission enforcement.
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