The Cooper City Special Magistrate Building Department convened on August 6, 2025, to address several cases regarding property violations. The meeting began with a reminder to property managers about compliance deadlines, specifically noting that payments related to violations must be settled by the end of business on September 5.

The first case discussed was Case EN23-0013, involving Group 1826 Properties LLC, located at 9620 Sterling Road, Unit 110. The violation pertained to the lack of a required certificate of occupancy, as outlined in the Florida building code. Edgar Parra, acting as power of attorney for the property, and Simon Amsel, both representing the property, were present for the hearing.

The magistrate reviewed the history of the case, noting that it had previously been addressed in April 2023, where no representatives appeared, leading to a compliance date set for June 2023. The property manager at that time, Diana Esterrezarin, was present but the violation remained unresolved, resulting in a fine accumulating over 338 days at a rate of $50 per day.

During the hearing, it was revealed that the tenant, operating a beauty salon named Grace Beauty, had not communicated effectively with the property management, leading to delays in compliance. Parra expressed frustration, stating that the tenant assured them everything was fine, but ultimately, they had to hire a new general contractor, electrician, and architect to address the issues.

The magistrate emphasized that property owners are responsible for their tenants' actions or inactions. The discussion included potential lease provisions that might allow the landlord to pass fines onto the tenant as additional rent, although specifics of the lease were not disclosed.

The meeting concluded with the magistrate considering the circumstances surrounding the case and the responsibilities of both the property owner and the tenant. Further decisions regarding fines and compliance measures are expected to follow as the magistrate deliberates on the case.