Can Wellington foreclose on the property if the liens are not paid?

Yes. Except for homestead property, Florida Statute Chapter 162 provides that liens which remain unpaid for a period of 3 months may be foreclosed upon. The city would prefer to avoid such extreme consequences where possible.

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1. Can I appeal the Special Magistrate’s decision to the Wellington Council?
2. Can I file an appeal of a decision of the Special Magistrate?
3. Can the Code Officer enter onto my property to conduct the inspection?
4. Can Wellington foreclose on the property if the liens are not paid?
5. Does Wellington ever correct or “abate” the violation?
6. How does the Code Compliance Division “select” the properties they inspect?
7. If a lien is filed, does it attach to only the property that was the subject of the violation?
8. Is the Code Compliance Division required to provide a first notice?
9. What do I do if I receive a violation notice?
10. What happens if I do not attend the Special Magistrate hearing?
11. What happens if I don’t correct the problem within the time given by the code officer?
12. What is a Neighborhood Improvement Inspection?
13. What type of notice does the Code Compliance Division provide if a violation is found?
14. Will I have to pay a fine?