And I know of at least 2 other individuals from state level enforcement from 2 different states that are here too.But Im 95% sure the op of this thread is using a fake name.

Check with the county permit office or code enforcement to find out the laws.

The public needs to be able to trust that the home they are renting is safe and that any repairs, lease enforcement, and other issues such as their security deposit will all be handled ethically. 

A great property manager will be focused on operating safe, profitable rentals...that's not to say they will be loved, I feel that a property manager has the unenviable job of holding the owner accountable to maintain their property while enforcing the terms of the lease agreement with the tenant.

@Louis Van Der WesthuizenYou can pay a lien search company.Find out if municipality ties utility liens to folio or owner.Local property appraiser website for tax owedLocal clerk of courts to investigate hoa liens, mechanical (some of these get wiped out but you need to find out if so)Local building department for code enforcement cases open, being fined, liens.Local neighborhood compliance if applicable for Lawn not beingcmaintained, mosquitos in pool, trash , etc.

Once that initial lease is signed, you cannot sign a new lease within a 12 month period, so you would be unable to recoup your costs.Some of the mechanisms being utilized to enforce: Must report when a new lease has been signed. 

Since all mortgage have to be recorded in order to be enforceable in court, you would go to the recorders office and find out how and where they record things and go from there.

It can help you seem more credible to suppliers and vendors, and it kind of enforces some rigor in your finances.

The higher the they are the less likely they are going to be taken down by the local code enforcement agency or whoevers job it is to take signs down.

You may need to start enforcing rules to ensure all roommates are comfortable living there.