Ventura does not require a separate rental property registration program. Landlords must obtain a City business license for rental properties. Standard health and safety code requirements apply to all rental units. The City does not conduct routine rental inspections.
The City of Ventura does not operate a mandatory rental registration or inspection program separate from standard business licensing. Landlords of rental properties should obtain a City of Ventura business license. All rental units must meet California Building Code, Health and Safety Code, and Housing Code standards for habitable dwellings. Code enforcement responds to tenant complaints about habitability conditions. Landlords are responsible for maintaining rental units in compliance with Civil Code Section 1941 (warranty of habitability). The City's Housing Element identifies the need for potential tenant protection programs. Short-term vacation rentals have a separate registration and permitting system under SBMC 6.455.
Operating rental properties without a business license may result in citations. Habitability violations reported by tenants trigger code enforcement inspections and mandatory correction orders.
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