Rental Inspections in Broward County, FL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Broward County, Florida.
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Inspection Programs
Broward County requires landlords in the unincorporated area to register every residential rental unit annually and pass minimum-standards inspections, with a $75 fee, mandatory exterior maintenance rules, and code enforcement hearings for violations.
Broward County Landlord Registration and Rental Inspections
Significant RestrictionsBroward County Code § 39-422
No person shall lease a residential rental unit unless that person has previously obtained a Registration from the Division for that unit. An application for a Registration shall be made for each residential rental unit.
Tenant Complaint Process
Broward inspects registered rental units in the unincorporated area only after receiving a minimum standards complaint, per Code Sec. 39-426.
Broward County Rental Complaint Inspections
Some RestrictionsBroward County Code § 39-426(a)
Upon receipt of a minimum standards complaint, the enforcing agency is hereby authorized and empowered to make inspections of any properties that have applied for or obtained a Registration pursuant to this article in order to determine the physical condition of said premises and ensure compliance with this article.
Rental Inspections by City in Broward County
3 cities in Broward County have their own rental inspections rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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