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Key rulings and orders (summary):

- Business tax receipt / certificate-of-use cases (multiple properties): The magistrate entered adjudications in favor of the city and set a May 16, 2025 compliance date for multiple properties that had not obtained required business tax receipts or certificates of use. Daily fines if not corrected ranged from $250 to $350 depending on the case.

- Condominium exterior maintenance and pool/patio repair cases: For multiple condo associations the magistrate ordered cleaning, repainting, pool and paving repairs and set May 16 as the compliance date. Daily fines for noncompliance were set from $350 up to $500 for the most serious safety issues.

- Short-term rental and advertisement enforcement: For a property at 305 NW (case of Andre Lysenko) the magistrate ordered the removal of online short-term rental advertisements within 30 days and set May 16 as the compliance date; failure to remove advertisements will trigger a $500‑per‑day fine. The magistrate also ratified prior fines and adjudications for a separate Miami Vibes Hostel matter (Gregory D. Smith) and ordered removal of short‑term rental advertising and abatement of rentals or continued hearings with fines of $350 per day where previously adjudicated.

- 40‑year recertification: For La Puerta Life Center Inc., the magistrate ratified fines accrued over time for failing to obtain a required 40‑year recertification and directed continued enforcement until compliance.

- Miscellaneous violations: The magistrate adjudicated fence permit violations and other building‑work permit failures, setting May 16 for compliance and fines (commonly $500 per day for unpermitted structural work).

Magistrate Smith routinely relied on testimony from city inspectors and photographic evidence, found that notices had been provided in most matters, and issued adjudications or directed return hearings to confirm abatement. In several cases the magistrate emphasized owners’ responsibilities even where tenants or third parties placed ads or conducted activity; owners must act to remove online listings and present evidence of abatement.

Votes at a glance (selected cases):
- CEFOB202300453 — 13100 Sunrise Plaza LLC (business tax receipt): Compliance by 2025-05-16; $250/day fine if not abated.
- CEZCU202300773 — 13100 Sunrise Plaza LLC (certificate of use): Compliance by 2025-05-16; $350/day fine if not abated.
- CESTA202300092 — Andre (305 NW) (short-term rental advertisement): Remove advertisements within 30 days; compliance 2025-05-16; $500/day if not abated.
- CESTR202300052 — Andre (305 NW) (short-term rental occupancy): Continued to 2025-05-16 for further proof of short-term rental activity.
- CEFOB202300462 / CESTA/CESTR/CEZCU (Gregory D. Smith / Miami Vibes Hostel): Business tax receipt, short-term advertisement and rental, certificate of use — adjudications and fines ratified; compliance orders and $350/day fines or previously set fines ratified.
- CEBPR202400024 / CESCN202200029 — YMP Center Court LLC / Central Court (shoring / balconies): See article above; compliance 2025-05-16; $500/day if not abated.
- Multiple condo association cases (items 5–10): Compliance 2025-05-16; fines ranged $250–$500/day depending on the violation (extermination reports, exterior cleaning, pool repairs).
- CEBPR202300834 (fence permit) and similar property work violations: Compliance 2025-05-16; $500/day if not abated.

What owners must do: Most owners were ordered to submit required paperwork (engineer letters, extermination reports, certificate-of-use applications, business tax receipt applications, contractor logs or permit renewals) and show proof of abatement by May 16, 2025. The magistrate warned that fines will accrue daily after the compliance date where violations remain.

Several cases were dismissed or corrected by the city attorney (for example, one matter was dismissed and the city said it would reissue the correct citation). Property owners who wish to contest findings were reminded they may appeal the magistrate’s orders under Florida law but must provide a transcript or record for appellate review.

The magistrate concluded the docket after instructing inspectors to follow up and advising property owners to provide documentation to the code office or to bring proof to the May 16 hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special Magistrate Hearing - 04/02/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The magistrate adjudicated or set compliance dates on several code enforcement cases—business tax receipts, certificates of use, housing/maintenance issues and short-term rental matters—and set May 16 as the common compliance date for many items; fines were specified for noncompliance.","taxTitle","North Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",12504,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6091621,"Magistrate sets 30-day deadline, $500/day fine if not abated, after inspectors find expired shoring permit at Central Court rentals",1043,2572000,3615000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2859924-d01dd3a5c5dc6c1fb82972f15d66b491&start=2572&end=3615","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2859924-d01dd3a5c5dc6c1fb82972f15d66b491/thumbnail_2572000.jpg","/articles/6091621/North-Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Magistrate-sets-30-day-deadline-500day-fine-if-not-abated-after-inspectors-find-expired-shoring-permit-at-Central-Court-rentals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091621-4582d5f2d1639bf9f95aa28274566f66/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136314&Signature=cLtZGsQA-K5SeMd3x5Xr-16V7yIZCXeATC-hvOz~hi1FiRtdpBqyjxzaxjkKTnqFswkYyPo0euw-0OmKCpUeHklgH0H5kswfGYcusvRyYCU45e0nxLGDG5EpEunlMnklzTQi-c6OC1ldx2OBlPP0HZUMeQHsMGxg6uGsj2ukWjuhXPGNCHcNrfQpNpuLo6skRxkkjrwWlaiupdtLWmE6Bdy3xPGReVXQu4whg4kerXRD4gI9iZBXwjUXUlnHouDwoQNp0gzLoR81eNuvyp4NJl8xNCl6xYRxXih52jk-~nCxFFjvmj5PNsUbQ1RRrP3vgBY8XRwwTo5BhgzxmZR~zg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of North Miami special magistrate on the code-enforcement docket ordered YMP Center Court LLC (Central Court rentals) to obtain required shoring permits and an engineer’s safety letter and set a compliance deadline of May 16, with a $500 daily fine beginning if the violations are not abated.

Inspector Shanna Sanders testified that an emergency shoring permit for repairs to balcony and concrete elements at the Central Court rental complex had been issued in September 2023 but had expired on March 4, 2024. Sanders told the magistrate the site is occupied and that balcony access is restricted because of the condition; she said residents have complained they cannot use their balconies. A building inspector explained the permit holder must submit an engineer’s letter stating the building is safe to occupy within 15 days and then apply to renew or obtain necessary restoration permits.

Elena Morzenko, vice president of operations for YMP Real Estate and Management, told the magistrate she has been working to secure contractors and engineers since she started with the firm in December 2024. She said she had gone through multiple consultants and that a concrete-restoration engineer, Thomas Cheever, had issued a safety letter in October 2024; she also said general contractor permits were submitted on the day before the hearing and asked for time to complete the permit process. Morzenko said she could provide a current engineer safety letter quickly.

Magistrate Smith described the situation as a public-safety concern and ordered the owner to obtain the shoring permit or show clear progress toward permit issuance by May 16. She said she would not impose fines before that date if the owner shows good-faith progress, but that a daily fine of $500 would begin on May 16 if the permit(s) and related paperwork were not in place. The magistrate also directed that associated window/screen cases run concurrently with the shoring/permit matter.

What this means: YMP Center Court LLC must provide the building department with an engineer’s safety letter (the building official said the letter is expected within 15 days) and submit the permit renewal/application. The complex’s occupants remain subject to restrictions on balcony use until inspections and permits are resolved.","The magistrate found that emergency shoring permits at Central Court had expired, ordered the owner to obtain required shoring permits and an engineer’s safety letter, and set May 16 as the compliance date with a $500-per-day fine for noncompliance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6091626,"Special magistrate orders Citadel Plaza owner to hire engineer within 30 days after neighbors report stormwater flowing into Northeast Third Court",1777,654000,2431000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2859924-d01dd3a5c5dc6c1fb82972f15d66b491&start=654&end=2431","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2859924-d01dd3a5c5dc6c1fb82972f15d66b491/thumbnail_654000.jpg","/articles/6091626/North-Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Special-magistrate-orders-Citadel-Plaza-owner-to-hire-engineer-within-30-days-after-neighbors-report-stormwater-flowing-into-Northeast-Third-Court","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091626-53a651ccc3a6adb8048ab896b65ba6ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136314&Signature=Von9Tg4vrrdHXHtJi-BAj4XdseSGMrDX75-vq1V0jr-KMdmmIDEd5yAvDdTG20rSu8h3fc3dVnYo~QgpFo0ROYstTAPQhso~aDgr0kJ6C648HSKOdKLqsRf2vNnohhn1yp-2clJ86NjLbUH3pywJgvd5vj4e9yDn5HUDdaFMVgPG9ISwDIst9mPfmhg3XtkTuSM3rKsMqCNsH-0NWcCvD3q6hrJtdpntNi17ZwHr7gZOcoEDWso8sKBvqYJfsiHbiGSaYTdoLkZBIwOwcoybb2Sm4DsQx28BOTr19SCwnaLXaygq7MiCdZzPInENiWTDtBcM4rhKvztolCn0X6QaeQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Magistrate Smith on the City of North Miami special magistrate docket denied a request to continue the stormwater case against Citadel Plaza LLC and ordered the property owner to retain an engineering consultant within 30 days and return to the magistrate on May 16 with a preliminary corrective plan.

The hearing began with Inspector Jonathan Lemestre of the City of North Miami Neighborhood Services Department presenting evidence and video that, he said, showed the plaza’s stormwater system “is not retaining water on-site as it should” and that “water was spewing from the property ... into Northeast Third Court” during recent rain events. Lemestre told the magistrate the city seeks “an engineering report ... comparing pre-development and post-development conditions based on a 25-year, 3-day storm event” and verification that stormwater is retained on-site.

Neighbors told the magistrate they have complained about flooding since the Citadel project began construction in February 2018. Resident Eileen Bacaba said, “The flooding started when the Citadel broke ground in 02/2018. … We have been through hell since 02/2018,” and asked the magistrate to deny more time to the owner.

Attorney John Lucas, representing Citadel Plaza LLC, asked for additional time to obtain the engineering study, saying the city’s inspector had articulated specific report criteria for the first time at the hearing and that his client needed time to gather records and engage a consultant. The magistrate pushed for a compromise: she declined the requested continuance, but ordered the owner to retain an engineer within 30 days and present preliminary findings and “a concrete plan” at the May 16 hearing. Magistrate Smith said she would not impose fines immediately and that she wanted to hear from the property owner or the engineer at the next appearance. “I am going to hear this case in 30 days,” she said.

The magistrate also said she was inclined to believe that a violation may exist based on the evidence presented but declined to enter a formal finding at this session. She warned that if the owner fails to show good-faith progress by May 16, she would consider fines or other enforcement then.

No daily fines or liens were ordered at today’s hearing; the magistrate set the return date and left the enforcement timeline contingent on whether the owner complies with the engineering and reporting requirement.

What happens next: Citadel Plaza LLC must retain an engineer and present a preliminary engineering report and a corrective methodology to the magistrate by or on May 16. The magistrate said she expects a site visit(s) and a report that addresses the city’s requested drainage calculations and retention verification for the specified storm event.","After resident complaints and city inspection video, the magistrate denied a continuance and ordered Citadel Plaza LLC to retain an engineer within 30 days and return May 16 with a corrective plan; magistrate did not enter a final finding of violation at this hearing.","actionData","errors"]

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