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Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-310

Nuisance

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 2/8/2027
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Operative Text

Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-310
(a) Character. When a structure or part thereof is found by the chief building inspector to be unsafe, or when a structure or part thereof is found to be unfit for human occupancy or use, that structure is hereby declared a nuisance and dangerous to the public safety and health.
(b) Abatement. Upon notification to the owner or occupant of a violation of this article, that said violation or nuisance shall be abated by the owner and/or the occupant of the structure. In the event the said nuisance is not abated, the village shall then do such things to comply with the provisions of this article. The expenses thereof to be billed to said owner or occupant and said bill to be recoverable in a suit of law.
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Plain English

Under Phoenix Ch. 22 Art. VI § 22-310, a structure—or any part of it—that the chief building inspector determines to be unsafe or unfit for human occupancy is officially classified as a public nuisance and a danger to public safety and health. Once that determination is made and notice is given, the owner or occupant is responsible for correcting the condition. If the violation is not resolved, the city may step in to bring the property into compliance and then bill the responsible party, with that cost being recoverable through legal action.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 22-310, a compliant property owner generally responds promptly to any official notice of an unsafe or unfit condition, documents the corrective work taken, and ensures the nuisance is fully abated before any city-initiated remediation becomes necessary. If the city is forced to perform the abatement itself, the costs are billed directly to the owner and are legally recoverable against them. Operators typically maintain records of inspections, repairs, and correspondence with the chief building inspector to demonstrate timely compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 22-310 establishes that occupants, not just owners, may receive notice of a nuisance violation and share responsibility for abatement. If you live in a structure that has been declared unsafe or unfit under this provision, you have the right to understand what the violation entails and what steps are being taken to resolve it. Tenants who believe a property has not been properly maintained may consider contacting the Phoenix Building Services Division, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether an unresolved nuisance declaration affects their housing rights.

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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Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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