Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-406
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This chapter applies to all foreclosing, foreclosed, vacant, and rental properties within the village.
Phoenix Chapter 22, Article VI, § 22-406 establishes the scope of the city's property maintenance rules by extending their reach to four distinct categories of properties: those currently in foreclosure, those that have already been foreclosed, those that are vacant, and those used as rentals. Any property falling into one of these categories within the jurisdiction is subject to the full set of maintenance requirements set out in the chapter. The provision draws no distinction based on property size, ownership type, or the reason a property became vacant or foreclosed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-406, operators and owners of rental properties in Phoenix are subject to Chapter 22's property maintenance standards regardless of whether the property is currently occupied, vacant, or in any stage of the foreclosure process. Compliant operators generally keep records of property status, maintain all covered properties to the chapter's standards even when units sit empty, and stay current on any changes to the chapter's requirements. Owners who acquire foreclosed properties should be aware that the chapter's obligations attach to the property itself, not just to active tenancies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-406 confirms that rental properties in Phoenix fall squarely within the scope of Chapter 22's property maintenance framework, meaning tenants in covered rentals have a basis to reference these rules when conditions fall short of the chapter's standards. Tenants who believe their rental property is not being maintained in accordance with Chapter 22 may consider filing a complaint with the appropriate Phoenix municipal code enforcement office or raising the violation through available local channels. Tenant-rights organizations in the Phoenix area can help residents understand how § 22-406 and the broader chapter apply to their circumstances.
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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