Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-421
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All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed and replaced.
Phoenix City Code Chapter 22, Article VI, Section 22-421 is a standard repealer clause, meaning that any prior local ordinances or portions of ordinances that conflict with the property maintenance rules established in this article are formally nullified and superseded. This type of provision ensures that the new regulatory framework operates without contradiction from older, inconsistent rules. It does not itself impose new requirements or prohibitions but instead clears the legal path for the rest of Article VI to govern.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 22-421 signals that the property maintenance standards in Chapter 22, Article VI represent the current and controlling framework in Phoenix, replacing any conflicting older rules that may have previously applied. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full Article VI requirements as the authoritative source, rather than relying on older ordinance language that may have been repealed. Reviewing the current text of Chapter 22 as a whole is the standard practice for staying aligned with Phoenix's property maintenance obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-421 means that tenants in Phoenix can look to the current Article VI property maintenance standards as the governing rules, without concern that older, conflicting ordinances might undercut those protections. If a landlord references outdated ordinance language to justify a maintenance practice, this repealer clause is relevant context showing that Article VI controls. Tenants who have questions about which rules apply to their situation may find guidance through Phoenix's official city resources or a local tenant-rights organization.
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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