Residential Property Report Program Carson Brokers Review January 23, 2017

Residential Property Report (RPR) Program GENERAL INFORMATION RPR Program began in 1999 Safer homes = Improve Carson Neighborhoods City of Carson Ordinance Numbers 13-1510 and 99-1155, effective March 21, 2013 and July 1, 1999

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Who is responsible for getting the RPR? How do I get a RPR application? Are foreclosed or bank owned properties exempt? What are the fees?

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is the buyer’s role in the RPR? Do I need a City business license even though my office is not physically located within the City? What is this Notice of Residential Property Report Requirement that shows up on title?

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Who is responsible for getting the Residential Property Report (RPR)? The property owner (seller) or their authorized agent How do I get an application for the Residential Property Report (RPR)? On-line www.ci.carson.us or visit Building and Safety Division at City Hall

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Are foreclosed or bank owned properties exempt? No. Transfers to a mortgagee by a mortgagor in default are NOT exempt from the Residential Property Report (RPR) requirement.

Residential Property Report (RPR) Program What are the fees? Single-Family Residential (up to two units) - $150.00 Each additional unit over two - $25.00 per unit Condominium - $100.00 Vacant Land - $50.00 Extra Inspections - $100.00 each inspection Failure to Cancel or No Show - $25.00 Late Application - $300.00 Property Remediation Agreement - $150.00

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Who do I call to schedule an inspection? Building and Safety Division, Permit Technician staff at 310-952-1766 from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Thursday When are the Inspectors Available? Inspector’s office hours are 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM, Monday – Thursday

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What does the inspection cover? Limited in scope: Exterior, garage, accessory structures, unpermitted additions/subdivisions, water heater, GFCI in garage… What if violations are found? Correction list provided Responsibility to correct violations before close of escrow.

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Property Remediation Agreement An agreement between City and the buyer Case by Case Substantial Violations Funds held in escrow Compliance Schedule

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is the buyer’s role in the RPR? The buyer typically is not an active part in the process The buyer may not submit the application nor set up inspections or request information pertaining to the property The buyer obtain a copy of the RPR release

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Do I need a City business license even though my office is not physically located within the City? Yes. “Conducts or purports to conduct, either directly or indirectly…” Contact the Business License Division at (310) 952-1748 .

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is this Notice of Residential Property Report Requirement that shows up on title? 2005, CC approved that a notice be recorded on the title of all residential properties Purpose? Ensure that property owners and their representatives are fully aware Consistently inform interested parties

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Exemptions The first sale of a residential building or condominium located in a subdivision Mobilehomes in mobilehome parks, trailers and apartment units on a month-to-month rental or annual lease agreement City-involved transfers Court-ordered transfers

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Exemptions Transfers between co-owners. Transfers by a fiduciary in the course of the administration of a guardianship, conservatorship or trust. Transfers between spouses resulting from a marriage dissolution, a legal separation or from a property settlement incidental to such decree(s).

Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Exemptions Transfers by the State Controller in the course of administering the unclaimed property law Transfers to a governmental entity Refinance Transfers into a family trust or living trust where the owner is the beneficiary or trustee of the trust. (Ord. 99-1155, § 2; Ord. 99-1173U, §§ 11, 12; Ord. 13-1510, § 12)2005

Thank You RPR Questions? Contact Building and Safety at 310-952-1766 for further RPR questions. Presenters McKina Alexander, Associate Planner J.R. Sumpter, RPR Inspector