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Adley Property Cited for Overgrown Grass and Waste
Case LL-07-26 involves Keith and Mary Jane Adley property at 867 Cortez, Village of Florida, in violation of de-restrictions for being untidy and unclean, specifically overgrown grass and waste. The owner, Mr. Adley, is deceased, and Mrs. Adley has reportedly relocated. Staff has been unable to verify this or establish contact, with phone numbers being out of service. The property has a reverse mortgage, and HUD has not responded to inquiries about property maintenance responsibility. If the weeds are not removed within seven days, a fine of $250 or the actual cost of maintenance will be imposed [cite: 66-87].
Chaplin Property Cited for Persistent Weeds in Landscaping Beds
Case D8-10-26 concerns Robert D. Chaplin and Alice M. Chaplin property at 2230 Mangrove Lane, Village of Florida, found in violation of de-restrictions for untidiness. While grass and weeds were present in landscaping beds, the grass was not overgrown. Staff met with the homeowner on April 3, 2026, who agreed to have the shrubbery bed weeded. However, an inspection on June 11, 2026, revealed that grass and weeds were still present in the landscaping beds, indicating the property remains out of compliance. A fine of $250 or the actual cost of maintenance is recommended if the weeds are not removed within seven days [cite: 116-139].
Capell Life Estate Cited for Recurring Overgrown Shrubbery and Debris
Case D11-726 involves Milan S. Capell, Life Estate property at 3074 Bryan Wade, Village of Florida, in violation of de-restrictions for being untidy and unclean, with issues including dead grass, overgrown shrubbery, and landscaping debris. While the property was initially brought into compliance in January 2026 after a complaint, a new complaint on May 20, 2026, indicated recurring overgrown shrubbery. Staff was unable to contact the homeowner, with phone numbers out of service and email undeliverable. The property remains out of compliance as of June 11, 2026. A fine of $150 per maintenance hour plus a $100 administration fee is recommended if the violation is not cured within seven days, with repeat violations subject to stricter penalties [cite: 162-186].
Norma L. Gary Life Estate Cited for Property Violations
Case D4-14-26 involves Norma L. Gary Life Estate property at 9620 Southeast 168 Maplesong Lane, which is in violation of de-restrictions rules for being untidy and unclean. Violations include a broken window, coffee table on the lawn, overgrown grass and weeds, mold, glass debris, and a broken lamppost. The owner is deceased, and staff has been unable to contact any associated parties. A fine of $250 or actual maintenance cost, a $150 fine for glass debris removal, and a $100.50 fine for the window and lamppost are recommended if violations are not corrected within specified timeframes [cite: 31-59].
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