- Desert Hot Springs, Calif., has implemented a new Rental Registration Program requiring landlords to register rental properties with the city and undergo inspections every five years, sparking debate over privacy concerns and added expenses.
Debate in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., over a new rental ordinance has centered on the line between protecting tenants and expanding city authority too far.
Under the new rules, landlords must register rental properties with the city and usually submit them to inspection, a requirement critics say may add expense and erode privacy.
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