Davie, FL Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)
Key Facts
- Required fixtures
- toilet, sink, tub/shower
- Hot water minimum
- 120°F at faucet
- Applies to
- All dwelling & rental units
- Enforced by
- Special magistrate, Ch. 6
Summary
The Town of Davie's Minimum Housing Code sets baseline plumbing, electrical, and hot-water standards every rental dwelling unit in Broward County must meet, enforced by the special magistrate under Chapter 6.
(1) A flush water closet, lavatory basin and a bathtub or shower shall be required for every dwelling unit; ... (4) An approved type kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub and shower shall be supplied with hot and cold water. Hot water shall mean water heated to a temperature of not less than one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit measured at faucet outlet; all water heating facilities shall be properly installed, connected and maintained in a safe and good working condition.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 75).
Full Breakdown
Davie Code Chapter 6, Article II (Minimum Housing and Property Maintenance Standards Code) applies to every dwelling unit, including rental units, rooming houses, and hotels: the article separately defines 'rental unit' and 'operator.' Section 6-33 requires a working flush toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower in every unit, properly connected plumbing, and hot water heated to at least 120°F at the faucet. Companion sections cover electrical outlets, ventilation, window/screen condition, and pest control, all enforceable as property maintenance violations.
Violations & Fines
Enforced via code inspection and the special magistrate under §§ 6-27, 6-31(k); a unit can be declared unfit for habitation and the owner ordered to evacuate it, with noncompliance a misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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