Chandler, AZ Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

Section 30-17(A) sets the baseline: buildings, structures, accessory structures, detached garages, fences, walls and storage structures 'shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition, free from blight and in good repair,' and must not be erected, altered or occupied contrary to applicable law. ' Chapter 30 defines an 'unsafe structure' as one dangerous to life, health, property or safety because it lacks fire safeguards, contains unsafe equipment, or is 'so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally unsafe or of such faulty construction or unstable foundation, that partial or complete collapse is possible' (§ 30-5), and an 'imminent hazard' as a condition that could cause serious or life-threatening injury at any time.

The Neighborhood Resources Department administers enforcement (§ 30-6), and the Code Official must first attempt voluntary compliance with a written notice of violation identifying the property, describing the violation and setting a re-inspection date (§ 30-8) before a civil citation issues (§ 30-9). If access is refused, the Code Official can obtain a judicial inspection warrant, executable within five calendar days and returnable to the judge within three court business days (§ 30-15). Where the owner does not abate a nuisance within 30 days of written notice, the City may perform the work itself and assess the actual cost, plus 25 percent for inspection and incidental costs, as a lien on the property that is prior and superior to nearly every other encumbrance except general tax liens (§ 30-14).