《住房租赁条例》：出租人无正当理由不得扣减押金，卫生间、地下储藏室等不得单独出租用于居住，出租人不得擅自进入租赁住房

General Principles - The regulation aims to standardize housing rental activities, protect the legal rights of parties involved, stabilize rental relationships, and promote high-quality development of the housing rental market [1] - The housing rental market development should adhere to national policies and combine market leadership with government guidance [2][3] Rental and Leasing - Housing for rent must comply with legal standards regarding construction, fire safety, gas, and interior decoration to ensure safety and health [5] - Rental contracts must be signed using real names, and landlords must register contracts with local property management departments without charging fees [8][9] - Landlords must provide identification and proof of ownership to tenants and cannot enter rented properties without consent [10] - Tenants must also provide identification and use the property safely, adhering to property management regulations [11] Housing Rental Enterprises - The state encourages the development of market-oriented and professional housing rental enterprises, which must have adequate capital and management capabilities [13] - Rental enterprises must register their business scope and report opening information to local property management departments [15] Brokerage Institutions - Real estate brokerage institutions must have sufficient capital and personnel to conduct housing rental business [18] - They must verify the identity of clients and ensure the accuracy of housing information before providing brokerage services [19][20] Supervision and Management - The government will establish a rental price monitoring mechanism and publish rental price information regularly [29] - Local property management departments are responsible for supervising rental activities and addressing illegal behaviors [31][32] Legal Responsibilities - Violations of safety standards in rental properties can lead to penalties, including fines ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 yuan for entities and 2,000 to 10,000 yuan for individuals [39] - Rental enterprises and brokerage institutions that fail to comply with regulations may face warnings, fines, or business suspension [41][42] Additional Provisions - The regulation will take effect on September 15, 2025, and specific provisions for affordable housing rental activities will be determined by the state [35][33]