The City of Fort Lauderdale's Special Magistrate Hearing on July 17, 2025, resulted in significant compliance deadlines for multiple properties cited for building code violations. The magistrate confirmed that property owners must rectify their violations or face daily fines.

In a notable case, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners was granted 180 days to comply with necessary repairs at a property located at 4650 Northwest 21st Avenue. Failure to meet the compliance deadline of January 13, 2026, will result in a fine of $100 per day.

Several other properties were also addressed during the hearing. For instance, a property at 1311 Northwest Fifth Avenue, owned by Dario G. and Betty L. Figlio, was cited for illegal work without permits. The owners were given 126 days to comply, with a fine of $50 per day if they fail to meet the November 20 deadline.

The hearing also highlighted ongoing issues with expired permits. A property at 2171 Southwest 20th Avenue, owned by 2171 20 Third LLC, was noted for having expired permits and was granted 91 days to rectify the situation or face a $100 daily fine.

Overall, the hearing underscored the city's commitment to enforcing building codes and ensuring compliance among property owners. The magistrate's decisions are expected to enhance safety and regulatory adherence within the community, with compliance deadlines set for various properties extending into late 2025 and early 2026.