Stockton imposes no cap on the number of nights a host may rent rooms in their dwelling. After 30 consecutive days of occupancy by the same guest, the rental is no longer 'transient' and falls outside Chapter 3.28 (TOT) — moving instead under landlord-tenant law and AB 1482 statewide rent control (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1946.2, 1947.12).
Stockton's code contains no annual night-cap on STR operation (unlike Los Angeles' 120-day Home-Sharing cap or Santa Monica's restrictions). Under SMC 3.28, a stay becomes non-transient and tax-exempt after 30 consecutive days. At that point the occupant becomes a 'tenant' under California Civil Code § 1940 and is protected by AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019, Civ. Code §§ 1946.2 and 1947.12) — meaning annual rent increases are capped at 5% + CPI (maximum 10%) and 'just cause' is required to terminate occupancy. Hosts who allow longer-term home-share arrangements should be aware that converting a guest into a tenant has significant legal consequences: eviction requires court process (unlawful detainer under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1161) rather than a check-out time. AB 1482 covers any residential rental that has been occupied as a primary residence; a homeshare room is not exempt from § 1946.2 just because the homeowner remains on-site. Single-family homes owned by individuals (not corporations) and small duplexes with owner-occupants are partially exempt.
Improper self-help eviction of a 30+ day guest can trigger statutory damages under Civ. Code § 789.3 ($100/day, minimum $250 per violation, plus actual damages and attorney's fees). Unpaid TOT for stays under 30 days remains enforceable under SMC 3.28 with penalties and interest.
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