Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-426.11
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Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall be fined not less than $500.00 for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
Phoenix City Code Chapter 22, Article VI, § 22-426.11 establishes a minimum fine of $500 for each offense committed under the property maintenance chapter. Crucially, every day that a violation persists is treated as a separate, independent offense, meaning fines can accumulate on a daily basis until the violation is corrected. This structure is designed to create a strong financial incentive for prompt correction of property maintenance deficiencies.
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Under § 22-426.11, operators who receive a notice of violation under Phoenix's property maintenance chapter face a minimum $500 fine for each offense, with that amount resetting daily for as long as the violation remains unaddressed. Compliant property managers typically document corrective actions with dates and photographs to demonstrate that issues were resolved promptly after identification. Maintaining a routine inspection and repair schedule is a common practice for avoiding the compounding exposure that the daily-offense structure of § 22-426.11 creates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-426.11 of the Phoenix City Code gives enforcement authorities the power to impose fines of at least $500 per day against any person, firm, or corporation that maintains a property in violation of the city's property maintenance chapter. Tenants who believe their housing has unaddressed maintenance violations may report conditions to the City of Phoenix Code Compliance division, which can initiate an inspection and, if warranted, cite the responsible party under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in the Phoenix area can help residents understand how § 22-426.11 fits into the broader enforcement process and what documentation may be useful when reporting a concern.
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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