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Current as of March 08, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. For individual residential rental properties the county may conduct interior inspections if an exterior inspection of the property reveals or if the property is found to have any of the following:
1. Conditions that materially affect the health and safety of the occupants as prescribed by § 11-1703.
2. A significant level of crime associated with the property.
3. A documented history of building code violations.
4. The owner repeatedly fails to comply with building code enforcement requirements imposed by the county.
5. There is probable cause that the residential rental property is not in compliance with the county's building code.
6. A complaint is received from or consent for inspection is given by the owner of record, agent or property manager, a lawful resident or a lawful tenant of the residential rental unit.
B. If the county determines pursuant to subsection A of this section that an interior inspection is reasonably necessary and the property's tenant has vacated, the county may require an additional inspection and approval by the county before a new occupancy is permitted.
C. Before entry the county shall receive consent of the owner of record or a lawful tenant or on issuance of a warrant.
D. This section does not limit the authority of a county to:
1. Perform an exterior inspection of any property in the county's jurisdiction at any time.
2. On receipt of a complaint or consent from the owner or lawful tenant, perform an interior inspection of any property in the county's jurisdiction.
3. Perform interior, exterior or construction jobsite inspections of new construction before issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
4. Perform interior or exterior inspections of illegal construction that occurred without a required building permit.
5. Perform an interior inspection of any property during an emergency or natural disaster.
E. A county may designate any of its departments to perform all or part of the duties granted to the county pursuant to this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 11. Counties § 11-1702. Individual property inspections - last updated March 08, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-11-counties/az-rev-st-sect-11-1702/
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