Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Public Works and Environmental Services
Division: Building Code Division
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney's Office to draft an Ordinance amending Article IX1/2 of Chapter 39 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances ("Code") related to the Landlord Registration, Minimum Standards, and Residential Rental Property Inspections Program including to eliminate the requirement for an annual renewal fee.
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Why Action is Necessary
Commission action is required for the County Attorney's Office to draft an Ordinance amending the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
What Action Accomplishes
Directs the County Attorney's Office to draft a proposed Ordinance amending Article IX1/2 of Chapter 39 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
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Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE BUILDING CODE DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Approval of this item allows the County Attorney's Office to draft an Ordinance amending Article IX1/2 of Chapter 39 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances ("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 the 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 pres...
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