Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-278
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The provisions in this article shall not be construed to prevent the enforcement of other ordinances or regulations that prescribe standards other than are provided herein. Any repairs or alterations to a structure, or changes of use therein, which may be caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this article shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the village building code.
Phoenix Ch. 22 Art. VI § 22-278 establishes that the property maintenance standards in Article VI do not override or replace other applicable ordinances or regulations — multiple sets of rules can apply simultaneously. Additionally, any repairs, alterations, or changes of use that result from enforcement of Article VI must comply with the village building code procedures, not just the maintenance standards themselves. This provision essentially clarifies the relationship between the property maintenance article and the broader regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-278, property owners and managers should be aware that compliance with Article VI's maintenance standards does not insulate a property from other applicable local ordinances or regulations. When enforcement of Article VI triggers repairs, alterations, or changes of use, those actions must also satisfy the village building code's procedures and requirements. Operators generally document all work through proper permitting channels to ensure that remediation efforts satisfy both the maintenance article and any other overlapping regulatory obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 22-278 makes clear that tenants may have protections under multiple layers of local regulation, not just the property maintenance standards in Article VI. If a landlord undertakes repairs or alterations in response to Article VI enforcement, those actions must also conform to the village building code, which can be relevant when evaluating whether work was performed properly. Tenants who believe applicable standards have not been met may explore options such as contacting Phoenix code enforcement, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or raising relevant violations through available administrative channels.
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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