Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE LANDLORD REGISTRATION, MINIMUM STANDARDS, AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTIONS PROGRAM ("PROGRAM"); AMENDING SECTION 39-118 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE") BY ELIMINATING THE ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE FOR THE PROGRAM; RENUMBERING ARTICLES IX1/2 AND X1/2 OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
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Why Action is Necessary
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of public hearing to consider enactment of the Ordinance was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners ("Commission") at its meeting of March 3, 2026.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Commission's consideration of the proposed Ordinance.
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Summary Explanation/Background
The proposed Ordinance amends Article IX1/2 of Chapter 39 of the Code related to the Landlord Registration, Minimum Standards, and Residential Rental Property Inspections Program ("Program").
The purpose of the Program is to create a landlord registration database of current and accurate information required to contact a property owner, or designated entity, regarding health or safety violations, minimum housing code complaints, or emergency situations at residential rental units. The Program's further purpose is to investigate minimum standards complaints and conduct exterior property inspections to address substandard maintenance of rental properties, promote greater compliance with property maintenance standards, protect property values, and preserve the quality of the Brow...
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