Inglewood 2026: Annual Registration Now Mandatory

As a property management group, Strategic Growth Real Estate works with rental owners every day who are navigating increasingly complex compliance requirements.One of the most important updates for 2026 is coming out of the City of Inglewood: Annual registration is now mandatory for long-term rental properties, and the filing window is already open.

Registration Deadline: January 5, 2026 – March 31, 2026

Whether you own one building or multiple investments in Inglewood, now is the time to act.

Why This Matters

Every year more cities adopt independent tenant protection systems that operate separately from LAHD and AB 1482.Inglewood is one of them.

Owners who assume their buildings are automatically compliant risk:

• Losing the ability to enforce lease terms

• Invalid rent increases

• Deadlocked notices

• Legal complications during tenant disputes

Strategic Growth Real Estate manages these filings on behalf of clients because timely and accurate registration has become a foundation of lawful rental operations.

Who Must Register

In 2026, registration is required for:

• Residential rental properties within Inglewood

• Parcels with more than one dwelling unit

• Units leased to long-term tenants

• Properties not exempt under municipal rules

This applies even if:

• The tenant has not changed

• Rent has not been adjusted

• You registered last year

Inglewood requires renewal every registration cycle.

Compliance Steps Owners Must Complete

Strategic Growth Real Estate handles the following on behalf of our clients.For owners managing property independently, these are the essential steps.

1. Hold a Current Business Tax Certificate

Inglewood requires a Business Tax Certificate to be active or renewed before rental registration will be processed.If expired, owners must renew before proceeding.

2. Report All Active Tenancies

Each household must be listed in the system.If tenants changed, you must report the new tenancy rather than editing old entries.

3. Document Rent Increases

Any rent increase issued in the prior year must be uploaded or reported, even if within legal limits. Inglewood may request:

• Copies of rent increase letters

• Proof of service or delivery

• Lease addenda

4. Submit or Validate Exemptions

Some units qualify for exemption, but only with documentation.Typical qualifying cases include:

• Owner-occupancy

• Units not currently rented

• Family occupancy

The city does not grant exemptions based on verbal statements documents are required.

What Happens If Owners Miss the Deadline

From a management standpoint, non-compliance has become expensive and restrictive.

Consequences include:

• Administrative fines

• Rent increases rejected by the city

• Invalid termination notices

• Tenant-filed complaints

• Delays that impact operations for months

We have seen cities deny or delay increases simply because a unit was not properly registered, even when all other rules were followed.

How Strategic Growth Real Estate Protects Owners

At Strategic Growth Real Estate, we manage every aspect of the registration and renewal process so owners remain in full compliance with Inglewood’s requirements.

We:

• Track client portfolios by jurisdiction

• File annual renewals on time

• Maintain Business Tax Certificates

• Report changes in rent and tenancy

• Maintain documentation for future audits or legal review

• Monitor regulation changes as they expand

For many owners, this saves time, prevents costly errors, and protects the enforceability of their leases.

Final Perspective

The regulatory environment for rental housing continues to evolve, and 2026 demonstrates a clear shift toward increased compliance and documentation requirements. Inglewood’s annual registration mandate is one example of how local jurisdictions are expanding oversight and placing greater responsibility on property owners to maintain current records.

Owners who proactively manage these deadlines benefit from uninterrupted operations, lawful rent adjustments, and fewer administrative challenges. Conversely, those who delay risk invalid notices, disputed rental increases, and avoidable costs tied to corrective filings after the deadline has passed.

Strategic Growth Real Estate encourages all Inglewood rental property owners whether they currently work with us or manage independently to verify their registration status ahead of March 31. Timely compliance protects both the investment and the continued enforceability of lease terms.

For owners seeking support with this process, Strategic Growth Real Estate is equipped to oversee every step of registration, reporting, and documentation to ensure full alignment with city requirements.

Sources

City of Inglewood — Housing Protection Department, Long-Term Rental RegistrationInglewood Finance Department — Business Tax Requirements2026 Rental Registration Notice for Property Owners (City of Inglewood)