Special Magistrate

The City of Lauderdale Lakes code cases are addressed by a Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate is appointed by the City Commission and has the jurisdiction and authority to hear and rule over code compliance matters. The Special Magistrate is a licensed attorney and a member of the Florida Bar.

The Special Magistrate has the authority to subpoena witnesses and records, order rulings on violations, assess fines and order liens to be placed upon property.

Property owners cited by a Code Compliance Officer are given a reasonable amount of time to bring their property into compliance before the case is referred to the Special Magistrate.

After the Special Magistrate has ruled over a case, failure to correct the open code violations may result in fines of up to $250 a day until such violations are brought into compliance. Failure to comply could result in a lien filed against the title of the property. 

Hearings

Special Magistrate hearings are held at 10:00 a.m. on the 1^st  Tuesday of each month in the Gereffi Room in City Hall at 4300 NW 36^TH Street, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.  Please plan to arrive one hour prior to the hearing to register with the administrative staff. 

January 14^th, 2020

February 4^th 2020 (Canceled)

March 3^rd 2020

April 7^th, 2020

May 5^th, 2020

June 2^nd, 2020

July 14^th, 2020

August 4^th, 2020

September 1^st, 2020

October 6^th, 2020

November 10^th , 2020

No Magistrate Hearing in December 2020

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas and minutes are available for download from the City Clerk's page.