The above described structure(s) has/have been inspected by this department and found to be unsafe as defined in the provisions of Section 8-5 of the Code of Miami-Dade County and the Florida Building Code. The defects listed on the attached Explanation of Violations have rendered the above structure(s) to be unsafe. The specific details concerning the violations can be obtained in writing from the Building Official on request. In accordance with the provisions of Section 8-5(h) of the Code of Miami-Dade County, you are directed to correct the violations as ordered by the Building Official and further described on the attached Explanation. Unless there is compliance with the instructions in the Notice of Violation, an appeal is filed or an extension of the time to comply is requested in writing to the Building Official and granted, the Building Official will order the power to the structure(s) disconnected and order the structure(s) be vacated and secured in a manner acceptable under the Building Code. Should you fail to comply, the Building Official will hire a private contractor to demolish the structure(s) at your expense.

If you want to appeal the decision of the Building Official as detailed in the Notice of Violation and Explanation of Violations, such appeal shall be in writing, addressed to the Secretary of the Unsafe Structures Board, Miami-Dade Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, Permitting and Inspection Center, Board Administration Section, 11805 SW 26 St. (Coral Way), Room 230, Miami, Florida 33175-2474. The appeal should be in the form of a statement, indicating the reason(s) for such an appeal and stating wherein you consider the Building Official to be in error. The appeal must be received by the Secretary of the Unsafe Structures Board no later than thirty (30) days from the date this Notice of Violations is posted on the property. No demolition work can be performed without first obtaining the correct permit through the Unsafe Structures Unit of the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources.

If you want to request an extension of time to comply with this Notice of Violations, such request shall be made in writing by owner or duly authorized representative prior to the expiration of the period allowed for compliance and addressed to the Building Official, Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, Permitting and Inspection Center, Unsafe Structures Unit, 11805 S.W. 26 Street, Miami, Florida 33175. The request must be in the form of a statement indicating the reason(s) an extension is needed. Such request must satisfy the Building Official that the extension is warranted by one or more of the circumstances stated in Section 8-5(h)(8) of the Code of Miami-Dade County and must contain a statement that the building or structure is and has at all times been in full compliance with all of the conditions of Section 8-5(h)

Under the provisions of Section 8-5(k) of the Code of Miami-Dade County, you are responsible for all of the enforcement costs, including appellate processing costs incurred by Miami-Dade County. The issuance of this Notice of Violation will result in the Department assessing applicable costs against this property which may exceed Six Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($650.00) even though you corrected the violations prior the case being closed. Your property will also be subject to a lien for those costs, if payment is not made upon request by the Department. Pursuant to Section 8-5 (k) (4), "The enforcing agency may institute a suit to cover such expenses against any liable person or may cause such expenses to be charged against the property on which the violation occurred as a lien or as a special assessment collectible according to established procedures." A lien accruing interest at Twelve Percent (12%) per annum will be recorded against the property in the public records of Miami-Dade County if administrative costs are not paid on demand, typically when the case is closed and in compliance. Further, the County may also institute foreclosure proceedings.



Attachments: Explanation of Violations, Required Corrective Action. This instrument is filed pursuant to Section 8-5(g)(h)(7) of the Code of Miami-Dade County, and all persons having or acquiring any interest in the above described property are hereby notified of the existence of said violations, penalties and monetary fees or fines as prescribed by law.

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