Miramar, FL Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)

Chapter 10, Article VII, 'Property Maintenance,' was adopted by Ordinance No. ' Section 10-121 makes those standards apply to every residential, nonresidential or mixed-use building in the city regardless of when it was built, altered or repaired, and irrespective of permits previously issued, so rental housing is squarely covered. Section 10-128, 'Structural and general maintenance,' imposes the operative duties: outside walls may not have holes, loose boards or damaged finish that admits rain, dampness, rodents, insects or vermin; every dwelling must be maintained to prevent infestation; the exterior of a dwelling unit must be kept clean, sanitary and free of nuisance and safety or fire hazards; and every roof, gutter, flashing and rainwater conductor must be weather- and rain-tight and in good repair.

Section 10-122 provides that where this article sets a higher standard than another local ordinance or state law, the higher standard controls. Section 10-129 gives code enforcement officers authority to cite an owner or operator, and Section 10-130 lets the city correct an uncorrected, immediately hazardous violation itself and place a lien for the cost, plus attorney's fees, against the property.