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Property Management Compliance Checklist

Complete maintenance and compliance checklist for apartments, condos, and HOAs covering NFPA fire safety, Fair Housing Act, ADA accessibility, EPA lead paint requirements, and unit turnover inspections. Protect residents and stay compliant.

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Updated Feb 2026

The Complex World of Property Compliance

Property managers juggle fire safety, Fair Housing, ADA accessibility, environmental regulations, and state-specific landlord-tenant laws. One missed requirement can mean costly fines or litigation.

$16K+
per Fair Housing violation
first offense fine, plus litigation costs and damages
42%
of injuries at apartments
are slip/fall - premises liability is a major risk
50+ states
different requirements
landlord-tenant laws vary significantly by state

This checklist helps you stay organized. See how to automate it with Infodeck.

Complete Compliance Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure your property meets NFPA, FHA, ADA, and state requirements. Click any section to expand or collapse.

Fire Detection & Alarm

Fire Suppression

Egress & Emergency

HVAC Systems

Plumbing Systems

Electrical Systems

Elevator Maintenance

ADA Compliance

Common Area Accessibility

Fair Housing Compliance

Lead Paint (Pre-1978)

Asbestos Management

Waste & Pest Control

Move-In/Move-Out

Unit Safety Checks

Habitability Standards

Pool & Spa (if applicable)

Grounds Maintenance

Security Systems

Total inspection items: 100+ tasks across 7 compliance categories
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Where Sensors Can Do the Work for You

Many property compliance checks can be automated with IoT sensors - monitoring water temperatures, tracking fire system status, detecting leaks, and logging equipment performance automatically 24/7.

Water Management

Water heaters
Plumbing code
Temperature monitoring (120F max)
Water mains
Leak prevention
Flow sensors for leak detection
Cooling towers
ASHRAE 188
Temperature and conductivity

Fire & Life Safety

Fire alarm panel
NFPA 72
Remote monitoring and alerts
Sprinkler valves
NFPA 25
Tamper switch monitoring
Stairwell doors
NFPA 101
Door position monitoring

Common Area Climate

Lobbies
Tenant comfort
Temperature and humidity monitoring
Hallways
HVAC efficiency
Occupancy-based HVAC
Amenity spaces
IAQ
CO2 and air quality monitoring

Access & Security

Entry doors
Security
Access logging and alerts
Parking gates
Security
Usage tracking and malfunction alerts
Package rooms
Theft prevention
Access control and monitoring
Implementation Guide

Set Up Compliance Tracking in Infodeck

Follow these steps to automate your property's compliance program. Each inspection from the checklist above becomes a scheduled, tracked, and documented task.

1

Create Recurring Work Orders by Frequency

Group compliance tasks by frequency and create recurring work orders. Infodeck auto-generates them on schedule.

Monthly: Fire Extinguisher
Recurring PM
Annual: Elevator Inspection
Third-party required
Per Turnover: Unit Safety
Workflow trigger
2

Connect IoT Sensors for Continuous Monitoring

Water temperature sensors, leak detectors, fire panel integration, and access control systems. Smart Workflows create work orders when issues are detected.

IF water leak detected then Create emergency work order and Alert maintenance team
3

Generate Inspection-Ready Reports

When fire marshals, HUD inspectors, or Fair Housing auditors arrive, export complete compliance history with one click. All inspections, unit turnovers, and corrective actions documented.

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Disclaimer

This checklist is provided as a general guide for property management compliance based on the sources cited above. Requirements vary significantly by state, local jurisdiction, property type, and subsidized housing status. Always verify specific requirements with your local fire marshal, housing authority, and legal counsel.

Last updated: February 2026 | Region: United States