Violations on property in Tamarac Florida

[Jacqueline Gonzalez]

Hi everyone,

Well, I bought my first house in Tamarac Florida in March and it had no violations, but I live in Baltimore, Md but have 2 partners in Florida. Then I received a letter in June stating that I had some violations. I called the Inspector in charge and he tells me that according to his pictures, and comparing them from March to May,  I have done some work like front porch overhang and some kitchen remolding without permit, and that I have the outlets not in the proper place and they need to inspect the structure of the overhang so I need a structural and electrical engineer. Ok, so this is the problem. I bought the house with the overhang already and the kitchen has not been remolded at all and it is a mess. So obviously he is making it up. Then he tells me that if the past owners did it then unfortunately it slipped through the cracks and now I have to pay for it. Well, I have pictures on how I bought the house and it still has not been fixed and he would like to come and look at the house but I don't trust him and he works for the violation department.  What can I do? He knows I am the owner and investor and that I live in Baltimore. 

[Jacques Wurms]

Hello Jaqueline,

The following company is specialized in clearing up code violations. They have engineers and are also contractors in South Florida. At the very least they can advice you on what to do next. 

Call: Aruba Services, PH 954-786-7292 Talk to Amanda  

e-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.aruba-services.com/

Good luck,

Jacques