The City of Orange does not require a general rental registration or inspection program for standard residential rental properties. Landlords must obtain a business license and comply with state habitability standards. Short-term rentals have separate permitting.
The City of Orange does not operate a mandatory rental property registration or proactive inspection program for standard residential rentals. Landlords must obtain a City of Orange business license for rental property income per OMC Title 5. All rental units must meet California Civil Code Section 1941 habitability standards and applicable building and housing codes. The city's code enforcement division handles complaints about substandard rental conditions on a complaint basis. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) have separate, more stringent permitting requirements under OMC Chapter 5.94. Multifamily properties must comply with fire code inspection requirements. AB 1482 notice and disclosure requirements apply to qualifying rental properties.
Operating a rental without a business license may result in fines. Renting substandard units violates state habitability law and may expose landlords to tenant lawsuits and repair-and-deduct remedies.
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