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Wellington magistrate orders repairs, deadlines and fines in multiple property-code cases
Summary
At a special magistrate hearing Aug. 21, 2025, the Village of Wellington entered orders requiring repairs or other corrective action in a series of code-compliance cases, setting deadlines, daily fines and follow-up fine-certification hearings for multiple properties, including a pool-barrier violation with a $250-per-day fine if not corrected.
A special magistrate hearing in Wellington on Aug. 21, 2025 produced orders requiring property repairs, installation of required screening or barriers, parking-lot and exterior maintenance, and deadlines for compliance across multiple cases. The magistrate found the village had proven violations by competent substantial evidence in each case and set compliance dates, daily fines for noncompliance and dates for fine-certification hearings where indicated.
The most severe order concerned a missing permanent pool barrier at 17272 Gulf Pine Circle. Christopher Persaud, code compliance officer for the Village of Wellington, presented the case (CC27702025), saying no permanent pool barrier was provided in violation of Wellington International Property Maintenance Code 303.2. The magistrate ordered the property owner to correct the violation by Sept. 18, 2025 and warned that if the violation is not corrected, the property will face a recurring fine of $250 per day until compliance; costs of $12.95 were also ordered and a fine-certification hearing was scheduled for Oct. 16, 2025 at 9 a.m. The magistrate entered the order after finding the village’s evidence sufficient.
Several other orders set 30-to-90-day compliance windows and daily fines for exterior-maintenance violations. In a case involving Palm Beach Polo Inc. (NOHCC36222024) over a deteriorated parking area, code officer Helen Archer said inspections showed faded striping, broken parking bumpers and potholes. Alexander Dom, representing Palm Beach Polo, said the owner has engaged a pavement-management company and is preparing a plan but may need site-plan amendments. The magistrate found a violation and set Nov. 20, 2025 as the compliance date, with a $50-per-day fine for continued noncompliance, costs of $10.69 and a fine-certification hearing Dec. 11, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Other orders entered by the magistrate included:
- Ayesha Lynn Patterson, 771 Lake Wellington Drive (case NOHCC11O32025): code officer Sinead Duffy identified an outstanding requirement under Wellington Land Development Regulation section 6.4.1.8.5.h for a hedge in front of a fence. The magistrate found the village proved the violation and ordered compliance by Sept. 18, 2025; if not corrected, a $25-per-day fine will accrue, costs of $11.65 will be assessed and a fine-certification hearing is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2025 at 9 a.m. The magistrate emphasized the village could not leave the violation open indefinitely and that fines would begin accruing after the compliance date.
- 1507 Hawthorne LLC (owner represented by Theresa Kelly): code officer Johnson Joseph reported a dilapidated and discolored wall remaining in violation of Wellington code section 13.2.b.0.1. Theresa Kelly said she needed a few more days to paint and make repairs. The magistrate found the violation and ordered compliance by Sept. 18, 2025; a $25-per-day fine will be imposed for noncompliance and costs of $13.03 were entered in the final order; a fine-certification hearing is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2025 at 9 a.m.
- Casey Real Estate Holding LLC, 1367 Peguenco Place: code officer Johnson Joseph documented staining and discoloration of roof/trim and driveway/sidewalk deterioration. No representative appeared. The magistrate found the violations proven and ordered compliance by Sept. 18, 2025, with a recurring $25-per-day fine per violation, costs of $11.65 and a fine-certification hearing Oct. 16, 2025 at 9 a.m.
- Unit 4, 12236 Sag Harbor Court (respondents Regina Batula and Vamshi Krishnaboga): code officer Sinead Duffy reported garbage containers not screened from view in violation of Wellington code section 13.3.b.1. No one appeared; the magistrate ordered compliance by Aug. 27, 2025, a $25-per-day fine for ongoing violation, costs of $11.65 and a fine-certification hearing Sept. 18, 2025 at 9 a.m.
- 11371 Torchwood Court (respondents Emerson Cano and Sandra Aristizabal): Ward Putnall, code compliance officer, reported driveway/sidewalk staining and a dead palm tree/landscape issue remained outstanding after prior inspections. The magistrate found the village proved the violations and certified fines at $25 per day per violation starting July 18, 2025; costs of $47.46 were imposed and fines will continue to accrue until corrected.
- 13401 50th Street LLC and multiple fine-certification orders: the magistrate certified fines for properties where prior orders had not been complied with, including certification orders for property owners who did not appear for hearings; certified fines generally ranged from $25 per day per violation with costs in the tens of dollars and fine-certification hearing dates provided on the record.
Votes at a glance: NOHCC11O32025 (Ayesha Lynn Patterson, 771 Lake Wellington Drive) — Violation found (Wellington LDR 6.4.1.8.5.h). Compliance by Sept. 18, 2025; $25/day fine until compliance; costs $11.65; fine-certification hearing Oct. 16, 2025 at 9 a.m. NOHCC2112155 (1507 Hawthorne LLC) — Violation found (Wellington code 13.2.b.0.1). Compliance by Sept. 18, 2025; $25/day fine; costs $13.03; fine-certification hearing Oct. 16, 2025 at 9 a.m. NOHCC36222024 (Palm Beach Polo Inc., 11630 Polo Club Drive) — Violation found (Wellington code 13.2.b.2). Compliance by Nov. 20, 2025; $50/day fine until compliance; costs $10.69; fine-certification hearing Dec. 11, 2025 at 9 a.m. NOHCC4192025 (Casey Real Estate Holding LLC, 1367 Peguenco Place) — Violations found (Wellington code 13.2.b.1/13.2.b.2). Compliance by Sept. 18, 2025; $25/day per violation; costs $11.65; fine-certification hearing Oct. 16, 2025 at 9 a.m. NOHCC27132025 (12236 Sag Harbor Ct., Unit 4) — Violation found (Wellington code 13.3.b.1). Compliance by Aug. 27, 2025; $25/day fine; costs $11.65; fine-certification hearing Sept. 18, 2025 at 9 a.m. CC27702025 (Allen L. Norack et al., 17272 Gulf Pine Circle) — Violation found (Wellington IPMC 303.2). Compliance by Sept. 18, 2025; $250/day fine until compliance; costs $12.95; fine-certification hearing Oct. 16, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Why it matters: the magistrate’s orders set enforceable deadlines that, if unmet, will expose properties to daily fines, assessed costs and potential liens. Several orders referenced public-safety or neighborhood-impact issues (pool safety, deteriorated parking surfaces, unscreened garbage containers) that the village cited as justification for enforcement. Owners who believe they are making progress were instructed to communicate with code officers; where no contact was made, the magistrate entered orders based on the officers’ inspections.
The magistrate concluded the hearing after entering orders; multiple fine-certification hearings were scheduled as follow-up enforcement steps. Property owners and representatives who were present explained plans or requested time to comply; where continuances or additional time were requested, the magistrate either set an extended compliance date or required the owner to pursue site-plan amendments and other paperwork in the appropriate departments.
