Showing ordinances that apply to South Patrick Shores, FL
South Patrick Shores is an unincorporated community (population 6,496) in Brevard County, Florida. Because South Patrick Shores is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Brevard County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The rental registration rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Brevard County has no general rental registration program. Landlords must comply with FL Chapter 83 Part II (Residential Landlord Tenant Act) and Florida Building Code. Some municipalities within the county (Cocoa Beach, Melbourne Beach) have local registration requirements for beachside rentals.
Unincorporated Brevard County does not require general rental property registration. Landlords must comply with FL §83.51 (landlord duty to maintain premises), including working smoke detectors, functioning plumbing and HVAC, and structural integrity. Minimum housing standards enforced through Brevard County Code §62 (Land Development Regulations) and the Florida Building Code. Code Enforcement (321-633-2086) responds to complaint-based inspections. Incorporated municipalities like Cocoa Beach and Melbourne have their own vacation rental registration programs that supersede county rules within their limits. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) must have a state DBPR vacation rental license regardless of location. Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 buildings per federal law.
Code violations: Special Magistrate hearing, fines up to $250 per day for first violation, $500 per day for repeat per FL §162.09. Uninhabitable conditions: tenant remedies under FL §83.56 including rent withholding after 7-day notice.
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