Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-315
Emergency orders
Operative Text
Whenever the village or its designee finds that an emergency exists on any premises, or in any structure or part thereof, or on any defective equipment which requires immediate action to protect the public's health and safety or that of the occupants thereof, he may, with proper notice and service in accordance with the provisions of this article, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring the vacating of the premises or such action take as he deems necessary to meet such emergency. Notwithstanding other provisions of this article, such order shall be effective immediately, and the premises or equipment involved shall be placarded immediately upon service of the order.
Phoenix Ch. 22 Art. VI § 22-315 establishes a process by which the city or its authorized designee can issue an emergency order when an immediate threat to public health or safety is identified on a property, in a structure, or involving defective equipment. Upon issuing such an order with proper notice, the responsible official may require occupants to vacate or mandate other corrective actions deemed necessary. Unlike standard enforcement timelines, an emergency order under this section takes effect immediately, and the affected property or equipment must be placarded as soon as the order is served.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Phoenix Ch. 22 Art. VI § 22-315, property owners and managers should be aware that city officials or their designees have authority to issue emergency orders that become effective immediately upon service, bypassing the typical notice-and-cure timelines found elsewhere in the article. Compliant operators generally maintain properties and equipment in a condition that avoids triggering such emergency findings, and they respond promptly when a placard is posted or an emergency order is served. Keeping records of routine inspections, maintenance logs, and repair histories can help demonstrate ongoing attention to health and safety conditions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Phoenix Ch. 22 Art. VI § 22-315 gives occupants a degree of protection by allowing city officials to act immediately when a property or its equipment poses an urgent health or safety risk, including ordering a vacate if necessary. If you receive or observe an emergency order or placard posted on your building, this provision is the authority under which that action was taken, and you may have rights related to relocation or habitability depending on the circumstances. Tenants in this situation can contact the City of Phoenix, review the posted order for required next steps, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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