Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-341
Notice of violation
Operative Text
Whenever the chief building inspector or his designee determines that any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or the premises surrounding any of these, fails to meet the requirements set forth in this division or in applicable rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, the chief building inspector or his designee, in accordance with existing legislation and the inspection plan, shall issue a notice setting forth alleged violations, and advising the owner, occupant, operator, or agent that such violations must be corrected. This notice shall: (1) Be in writing; (2) Set forth the alleged violations of this division, or of the applicable rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto and include the specific provision by number; (3) Describe the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit or commercial building where the violations are alleged to exist or to have been committed; (4) Specify an appropriate or acceptable method of correction; (5) Specify a specific date for the correction of any violation alleged; and (6) Be served upon the owner, occupant, operator, or agent of the dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit or commercial building: a. Personally; b. By registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the owner, occupant, operator or agent at his last known address; c. By posting the notice in or about the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or commercial building described in the notice; or d. Upon a resident agent for the receipt of such service of notice designated pursuant to this division.
Phoenix City Code § 22-341 establishes the formal process by which the city notifies property owners, occupants, operators, or agents when a dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit is found to violate property maintenance standards. A valid notice of violation must be in writing, identify the specific code provisions allegedly violated, describe the property in question, specify an acceptable correction method, and set a deadline for compliance. The notice may be delivered in person, by registered mail, by posting on the property, or through a designated resident agent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-341, a compliant property operator generally keeps current contact information and a designated resident agent on file so that any notice of violation can be received promptly through an official service channel. Operators who receive a written notice should review the specific code provisions cited, the described correction method, and the stated compliance deadline, since the notice defines the scope of required action. Maintaining records of all correspondence with the chief building inspector or designee helps document a good-faith response to any alleged violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-341 gives tenants a right to be formally notified when their dwelling unit is found to have code violations, meaning the city cannot simply act on a verbal finding — the notice must be written, cite specific provisions, and include a correction deadline. If a tenant believes a violation exists but no notice has been issued, they may contact the Phoenix Building Services Division to inquire about an inspection. Tenants who have received or are aware of a posted notice may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how an unresolved violation under § 22-341 could affect their housing situation.
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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