PowerPoint Presentation

Glendale City Code 
Slum Property Designation
City Council Workshop September 14, 2021

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We are providing information and a 
draft ordinance to designate 
deteriorated rental properties as a 
“Slum Property” in response to a 
City Council Item of Special Interest.

ARS 33-1901 through 1906
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Authorizes cities to designate a deteriorated 
rental property if one or more of the following 
conditions exist:
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Structurally unsound exterior surfaces, roof, doors, floors, 
stairwells, porches or railings;
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Lack of potable water, adequate sanitation facilities, 
adequate water or waste pipe connections;
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Hazardous electrical systems or gas connections;
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Lack of safe, rapid egress;
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Accumulation of human or animal waste, medical or 
biological waste, gaseous or combustible materials, 
dangerous or corrosive liquids, flammable or explosive 
materials or drug paraphernalia.

Benefits
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• Record the designation with Maricopa County
• The designation creates a stigma that 
encourages owners to respond
• The Court may assign a receiver to take control 
of the property
• The receiver can make necessary repairs to the 
property
• The receiver can terminate or modify existing 
lease agreements

In Addition 
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•The City can file a lien on the property for 
expenses 
•The City can perform inspections at any 
time at the owner’s expense
•Must be a process for an owner to appeal 
the designation

Glendale City Code Addition
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We are providing information and a 
draft ordinance to designate 
deteriorated rental properties as a 
“Slum Property” in response to a 
City Council Item of Special 
Interest.

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Questions?