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Magistrate gives owner until July 16 to correct unpermitted garage conversion at 4440 NW 15th
Summary
At a special magistrate hearing, the city said a property owner converted a garage into a rented living unit without permits and continued construction after a stop-work order; Magistrate set a July 16, 2026 compliance deadline or a $1,000-per-day fine.
The City of Fort Lauderdale’s special magistrate found violations at 4440 Northwest 15th Street and ordered the owner to bring the property into compliance by July 16, 2026 or face a $1,000-per-day fine.
Senior Inspector Preston Mark told the hearing the property had been cited under the city ordinance for construction performed without required permits, including plumbing, electrical and interior renovations. He said a stop-work order had been posted and the owner initially refused police or inspector access during the investigation. Inspector Mark said a tenant later granted access and the inspector observed that a garage had been converted into a livable unit…
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