Two homeowners are appealing $45,000 in fines from the City of Coral Springs after hosting a wedding, birthday party and other events at their vacation rental on NW 100th Avenue, marketed as the Lotus Mansion.
The owners filed their appeal Feb. 23 in Broward County’s 17th Judicial Circuit court after losing their case before a special magistrate in January.
FULL STORY: Owners appeal $45K fines for hosting weddings, parties at Coral Springs rental
Here are key takeaways:
- The fines stem from five separate violations in November and December for parking issues, exceeding occupancy limits and hosting events for profit — all prohibited under Coral Springs’ land development code for vacation rentals.
- A Dec. 7 wedding drew the largest single penalty: $15,000 for breaking both parking and occupancy rules. A Nov. 29 wedding racked up $10,000 in fines after multiple vehicles were parked on the grass and street.
- On Dec. 20, the owners reportedly charged an extra $500 to host a birthday party, which resulted in $10,000 across two fines when three vehicles were parked along the road.
- The special magistrate also recommended banning the owners from renting out the property for six months.
- The property’s website lists a 12-person maximum occupancy, but an old YouTube video saved by CoralSprings.com advertised that the backyard can fit 80 people, calling it perfect for a wedding.
- The owners purchased the home in 2022 for $1.253 million and reportedly live full-time at a different Coral Springs property they bought in 2017.
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