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Magistrate imposes $5,000 fine for repeat vacation‑rental violations in Fort Lauderdale
Summary
In a repeat‑violation case the special magistrate imposed $5,000 in fines after the city documented repeated operation of a vacation rental without a current certificate and multiple out‑of‑compliance inspections.
The special magistrate on July 7 imposed a $5,000 fine against a property cited for repeatedly operating as a vacation rental without a current certificate of compliance.
Inspector Wanda Aquavella told the court the property had been inspected multiple times and remained out of compliance; the city requested fines that had accrued. The respondent said mailed notices had been sent to a Massachusetts address and that the property owner had recently moved to Florida, a claim the magistrate acknowledged but did not find sufficient to avoid penalties. The magistrate stated, "I'll impose the fine," and certified the fine based on the city's sworn testimony.
The magistrate noted the violation was repeat in nature and that fines would continue to accrue until the property was brought into compliance. The record shows the city had documented inspections on several dates and asked the magistrate to impose the accrued amount. The magistrate entered the $5,000 penalty at the hearing and indicated the case remains subject to enforcement until compliance is verified.
