Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-309
Right of entry
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(a) Credentials. The chief building inspector or his authorized representative shall disclose proper credentials of his respective office for the purpose of inspecting any and all buildings and premises in the performance of his duties under this article. (b) Entry. If any owner, occupant, or other person in charge of a structure, subject to the provisions of this article, refuses, impedes, inhibits, interferes with, restricts, or obstructs entry and free access to any part of the structure or premises where inspection authorized by this article is sought, the administrative authority may seek, in a court of competent jurisdiction, an order that such owner, occupant or other person in charge cease and desist with such interference.
Phoenix City Code Ch. 22 Art. VI § 22-309 establishes the rules governing when and how city building inspectors may enter properties for code-compliance inspections. Inspectors are required to present official credentials before conducting any inspection under this article. When an owner, occupant, or person in charge blocks or interferes with an authorized inspection, the city's administrative authority has the option to seek a court order compelling that person to stop the interference.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-309, a compliant property owner or manager generally allows the chief building inspector or an authorized representative to access the property once proper credentials have been presented. Operators who refuse, impede, or obstruct an authorized inspection risk having the city seek a court-ordered cease-and-desist against them. Keeping a record of inspector visits and credential checks is a common practice among operators who want to document that inspections were handled appropriately.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-309 gives occupants the right to see official credentials from any inspector claiming authority under Ch. 22 Art. VI before granting entry. Tenants should be aware that while the provision addresses interference with inspections, it does not eliminate a tenant's ability to verify the inspector's identity and authorization first. Tenants who have questions about how this provision interacts with their lease or other rights may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid service for general information.
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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