Unsafe Structure Order in Broward County: Can the City Demolish It?
Yes. If a Broward city or the county declares your building unsafe and you don’t repair it or demolish it with a permit by the deadline, the local government can demolish it, bill you for the cost, and record a lien against the property. At the same time, daily code fines keep adding up. Owners […]
Florida’s 50% Rule: When Does It Force a Teardown in Broward?
Florida’s 50% rule says that if a home in a flood zone is damaged and the cost to repair it equals or exceeds 50 percent of the building’s market value, the home is “substantially damaged” and must meet current flood standards before anyone can live in it again. The rule does not automatically require demolition. […]