www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2025-05-17 22:18:07
SUMMARY: Residents of Lauderdale Lakes are frustrated by significant delays in code inspections and excessive fines. One couple faces a \$366,000 fine, while another owes nearly a million dollars. These delays, including over 200 days for inspections on minor issues like window handles and light switch covers, have led to six-figure fines. City officials, including the mayor, have refused to comment publicly. The city’s budget shows a significant reliance on code enforcement fines, projecting \$300,000 in revenue from liens. Local residents, particularly elderly couples, are left in limbo, seeking fair resolutions. Legal experts question the legality of such high fines.
Larry Seward reports investigated the matter and uncovered budgeted plans to raise revenue through code enforcement as taxpayers fight six-figure liens caused by code compliance delays…