Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-316
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(a) Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, remove, demolish, use or occupy any structure or equipment regulated by this article, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this article. (b) Prosecution. In case any violation order is not promptly complied with, the village or its designee may request the jurisdiction's legal representative to institute an appropriate action or proceeding at law to exact the penalty provided in this chapter, and in addition thereto, may ask the legal representative to proceed at law or in equity against the person responsible for the violation, for the purpose of ordering him to: (1) Restrain, correct or remove the violation or refrain from any further execution or work; (2) Restrain or correct the erection, installation, or alteration of such structure; (3) Require the removal of work in violation; or (4) Prevent the occupation or use of the structure, or part thereof erected, constructed, installed or altered in violation of, or not in compliance with, the provisions of this article, or in violation of a plan or specification under which an approval, permit or certificate was issued.
Phoenix City Code Chapter 22, Article VI, § 22-316 establishes that it is unlawful to erect, alter, repair, demolish, use, or occupy any regulated structure or equipment in violation of the article's property maintenance standards. When a violation order goes unaddressed, the city or its designee may refer the matter to legal counsel to pursue court action. That legal action can result in orders to stop work, correct or remove violations, or prevent occupancy of a noncompliant structure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-316, property owners and managers are expected to ensure that all construction, alteration, repair, and occupancy activity on regulated structures complies with Phoenix's property maintenance standards before and during any such work. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any violation orders issued under this article, since failure to do so can trigger referral to the city's legal representative for court proceedings. Those proceedings may seek injunctions, mandatory removal of noncompliant work, or restrictions on occupancy — outcomes that can significantly disrupt property operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-316 of Phoenix's property maintenance code gives the city authority to take legal action against property owners who fail to correct violations, including seeking court orders that can halt occupancy of noncompliant structures. Tenants who believe a landlord is maintaining a structure in violation of Chapter 22, Article VI may report concerns to the relevant Phoenix code enforcement office, which can initiate the enforcement process described in this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in the Phoenix area can also help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord does not comply with a violation order.
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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