Cal. Civ. Code § 22-11-18-4
Compliance with other laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations
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Sec. 4. Compliance with this chapter does not relieve the owner from the requirements of any other applicable law, ordinance, rule, or regulation. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.141, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-11-18-4 establishes that satisfying the requirements of Chapter 18 does not exempt a property owner from any other applicable laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations that may also govern the same subject matter. In other words, compliance with one set of rules does not create a safe harbor from other legal obligations that independently apply. The provision functions as a savings clause, preserving the full scope of overlapping legal requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 22-11-18-4, property owners and managers who meet the standards set out in Chapter 18 should be aware that doing so does not satisfy or waive obligations imposed by other federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Compliant operators generally conduct a broader review of all applicable regulatory frameworks—including local building codes, fire safety rules, and housing ordinances—rather than treating Chapter 18 compliance as a comprehensive checklist. Keeping records of compliance efforts across all applicable regulatory layers is a practice commonly associated with well-managed properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-11-18-4 means that a landlord's compliance with Chapter 18 does not shield them from obligations imposed by other laws or local ordinances that may provide tenants with additional protections. Tenants who believe a property owner has failed to meet requirements under a separate law or local code may have independent grounds to raise those concerns, regardless of whether the owner has satisfied Chapter 18. General enforcement paths can include contacting a local housing authority, raising a violation as a defense in relevant proceedings, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for information about applicable local rules.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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