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Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-423

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Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-423
This division shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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Plain English

Phoenix City Code Chapter 22, Article VI, § 22-423 establishes that the property maintenance division it belongs to took legal effect at the moment it was formally adopted, with no delayed implementation period. There was no grace period or phase-in window built into the rule. The requirements of the division applied from the instant of adoption onward.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 22-423, the property maintenance standards in this division were enforceable from the moment of adoption, meaning no transitional period was provided for operators to come into compliance after the fact. Property owners and managers generally ensure that their properties meet the division's requirements on a continuous basis, since the rules carried immediate legal force upon enactment. Staying current with the full scope of Chapter 22, Article VI is a standard part of ongoing compliance practice.

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

For Tenants

Section 22-423 confirms that the property maintenance protections in this division were in force immediately upon adoption, with no gap during which landlords could defer compliance. Tenants whose landlords may be violating provisions of Chapter 22, Article VI can note that these rules have been enforceable since the moment they were enacted. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the relevant Phoenix municipal authority or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.

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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§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
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