Special magistrate issues compliance dates, fines in multiple North Miami code-enforcement cases; many matters set for May 16 review

At a City of North Miami special magistrate hearing, the magistrate entered adjudications, ratified previously set fines, or set compliance dates and daily penalties across a wide set of code‑enforcement cases involving business tax receipts, certificates of use, housing maintenance, extermination reports, fences and short‑term rental violations. Many matters were continued to a coordinated review date on May 16, 2025.

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…