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Miami Lakes council adopts stricter short‑term rental rules, raises fines and adds safety checks
Summary
After months of complaints from residents about parties and repeated nuisance rentals, the Town of Miami Lakes approved a revised short‑term rental ordinance that raises fines, adds fire and life‑safety inspections and strengthens permit suspension authority.
The Town of Miami Lakes approved a revised short‑term rental ordinance on second reading March 18, 2025, tightening registration and enforcement rules after residents described repeated late‑night parties and other nuisances in residential neighborhoods.
The ordinance raises renewal and registration fees for short‑term rental permits, requires fire and life‑safety inspections, raises fines for code violations and expands town authority to suspend or revoke vacation‑rental permits. The council also approved a vendor to help the town identify unregistered short‑term listings and to match online listings with local permit records.
Town Attorney (present…
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