Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-357
Penalties; continuing violation
Operative Text
Any person who owns, manages or controls any premises and who encourages or permits an illegal activity described in this division to occur or continue on such premises shall be subject to penalties as set forth in section 1-10 . Each day that a violation of this division continues shall be considered a separate and distinct office. A person may be found in violation of this division regardless of whether an order of abatement is issued or whether a notice has been given under the provisions of this division. A fine in accordance with this division may be assessed in a court of competent jurisdiction or in the code enforcement bureau of the department of buildings.
Phoenix City Code § 22-357 establishes that any owner, manager, or controller of a property who encourages or allows certain illegal activities to occur or continue on the premises faces penalties as defined in section 1-10 of the city code. Critically, each day a violation continues is treated as a separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time. A person can be found in violation even without a formal abatement order or prior notice, and fines may be assessed either through a court or through the city's code enforcement bureau.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-357, property owners and managers are generally expected to actively prevent and stop illegal activities covered by Phoenix City Code Chapter 22, Article VI from occurring on their premises. Because each day of a continuing violation is counted as a distinct offense, operators who become aware of a problem and fail to address it promptly may face rapidly compounding penalties. Compliant operators typically document their efforts to monitor and respond to prohibited activity, since the provision does not require that a formal notice or abatement order be issued before a violation is found.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-357 applies primarily to those who own, manage, or control property, but tenants should be aware that this provision governs how the city holds landlords accountable for allowing illegal activity to persist on the premises. If a landlord is found in violation, fines can be assessed through the Phoenix code enforcement bureau or a court without any prior notice requirement, which means enforcement can move quickly. Tenants who believe a landlord is permitting illegal activity in violation of this division may consider contacting the Phoenix code enforcement bureau or reaching out to 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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