1. Residential Property Report Program
Carson Brokers Review
January 23, 2017

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

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. 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 or visit Building and Safety Division at City Hall

6. 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.

7. 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 - $ each inspection
Failure to Cancel or No Show - $25.00
Late Application - $300.00
Property Remediation Agreement - $150.00

8. Residential Property Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who do I call to schedule an inspection?
Building and Safety Division, Permit Technician staff at 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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)

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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).

16. 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 , § 2; Ord U, §§ 11, 12; Ord , § 12)2005

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