Must landlords register or inspect rental units in Citrus Heights?

Citrus Heights's code: Exempt: rental units subject to routine periodic inspections by another government agency, when the frequency and scope satisfy the director. (§ 50-245); Exempt: rental units newly constructed within past 5 years that received a certificate of occupancy or passed final city inspection. (§ 50-245).

Rental registration and inspections in Citrus Heights

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Exemptions	Exempt: rental units subject to routine periodic inspections by another government agency, when the frequency and scope satisfy the director. § 50-245 · code text A rental housing unit that is subject to routine periodic inspections by another government agency, and the frequency and scope of the inspections are to the satisfaction of the director; Exempt: rental units newly constructed within past 5 years that received a certificate of occupancy or passed final city inspection. § 50-245 · code text A rental housing unit that, within the past five years, has been newly constructed and either has been issued a certificate of occupancy or has passed final inspection by the city. An exemption ends if the city learns of a substandard living condition and an inspector verifies it. Applies: Units exempt under the listed exemptions. § 50-245 · code text A rental housing unit that is determined to be exempt pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall become subject to the requirements of this subdivision if the city becomes aware of a substandard living condition and the substandard condition is verified by an inspector.
Fee	Annual registration fee and housing stock fee, paid annually for each rental housing unit. § 50-247 · code text The annual registration fee and housing stock fee for the rental property is paid annually for each rental housing unit.
Inspections	Routine inspections no more often than every 3 years, unless the city reasonably believes the property may violate applicable laws. Applies: Rental housing properties and units; routine interior and exterior inspections. § 50-248 · code text No rental housing property shall be subject to an inspection on more than a triennial basis unless an inspection is required because the city reasonably believes that the property may be in violation of applicable laws or ordinances, including this subdivision. Inspect all common areas and at least 5% of unit interiors (random sample), and at least one unit per property. Applies: Properties with more than 15 rental housing units. § 50-248 · code text If there are more than 15 rental housing units on a single rental housing property, the city's inspection shall include all common areas, and a random sampling of no less than five percent of rental housing unit interiors. The city may inspect the exterior of all rental properties annually. Applies: Exterior inspections at the city's option. § 50-248 · code text The city shall have the option of inspecting the exterior of all rental housing unit properties on an annual basis.
Penalty	A re-scheduling fee may be imposed. Applies: Owner or local contact representative is not present at the inspection. § 50-248 · code text Violation of this subsection may result in the imposition of a re-scheduling fee.
Registration	Each rental housing unit must be registered with the city before it may be offered for rent. § 50-247 · code text It shall be unlawful for any person to offer for rent one or more rental housing units, unless: (1) Each rental housing unit is registered with the city; Registration is valid for up to 1 year. Applies: It can end sooner if a listed event occurs. § 50-247 · code text Registration shall be valid for a period of one year or until one of the following circumstances occurs, whichever is sooner:

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