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Magistrate explains lien‑amnesty rules: full fines often imposed so owners can apply for reduction
Summary
Multiple hearings made clear that Fort Lauderdale magistrates commonly impose full fines on reported cases to enable owners to seek lien amnesty; officials told owners that amnesty requires full compliance and the full fine be fixed on the record.
During the May 29, 2025 special magistrate docket, the magistrate repeatedly told property owners that the city’s lien‑amnesty program requires a fixed fine amount on the record and full compliance before the owner can seek an administrative reduction.
At several points in the docket, magistrates explained the mechanics: if the court does not impose the entire fine, an owner cannot begin the amnesty process. The magistrate put this…
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