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California Rental licensing / registration

Last reviewed 2026-10-22

Do landlords need a rental license or registration in California?

No state statute requiring landlords to register rental units was found in Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1940-1954.071. Some cities require registration.

Verified Source: Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1940-1954.071 · last checked 2026-10-22

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