My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

They are ones that may not have the money for a security deposit. 

We are within our rights as tenants to request that you initiate a fix to the problem within the next 24 hours due to the condition of the house presenting both health and safety hazards.

You can not do a pet deposit unless your security deposit is less then 1 months rent.

Do you currently have enough funds to pay first month’s rent and a security deposit?

Most other things are worth attempting to resolve yourself after ensuring safety and doing research.

Here are some key elements to include:Lease Agreements: Ensure your contracts reflect the latest laws, such as notice periods for entry or rules around security deposits.Fair Housing Compliance: Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local fair housing laws to avoid discriminatory practices.Property Standards: Regularly inspect your properties to ensure they meet safety and habitability standards.Tax Documentation: Keep accurate records to comply with tax reporting requirements.4.

Safety: Owner-occupied neighborhoods can contribute to local safety.

It depends on a lot of factors; primarily the local jurisdiction rules that may limit lease changes (in Portland/Oregon rent, security deposit, screening fees, an no-cause evictions are heavily regulated).

@Jim G.Per the International Residential Code if the glazing is less then 60 inches vertically from a standing or walking surface then yes it’s required to be safety glass as it’s considered a hazardous area.