Code Violations checklist for Arizona homeowners

From the free Code Violations resource center at directhomebuyersusa.com/resources. Sources last verified 2026-10-10. General information checked against official sources; not legal advice. Direct Home Buyers USA is a home-buying business, not a court, agency, law firm or counselor.

When the notice arrives

Note the jurisdiction, case number, code section, deadline and officer contact.
Photograph the condition described, from where the inspector would have seen it.
Call the officer: confirm exactly what closes the case and ask about an extension if needed.

Choose the fix

Cleanup, vegetation, vehicles: do it or hire it; keep receipts.
Building maintenance: licensed contractor; ask whether a permit is required.
Unpermitted work: ask building safety whether it can be permitted after the fact; otherwise remove.
Cannot afford it: apply to the city or nonprofit repair program and tell the officer.

Close the case

Request re-inspection; get the closing confirmation in writing.
If an abatement was done, request the itemized cost and check the recorder for a lien.
Selling instead: disclose the case and liens; choose a buyer who can close with them open.

Free help: Arizona court self-help center (azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter), HUD housing counseling (800) 569-4287, 2-1-1 Arizona, Community Legal Services, Southern Arizona Legal Aid. Questions about selling: Direct Home Buyers USA, (602) 804-0092.