During the lean reduction hearing, the representative for Mr. Smith argued that the fines should be reconsidered due to the financial burden caused by recent storm damage to Smith’s home, which is currently uninhabitable. The representative noted that Smith had earned less than $10,000 from the rentals in question and was committed to paying the city $11,000 plus administrative fees within 30 days. The Special Magistrate found the argument persuasive and agreed to the reduction, contingent upon payment within the specified timeframe.

In another notable case, Family International Home Builders LLC was found non-compliant with city code due to debris on the property. Despite multiple attempts to contact the property owners, the city had received no response. As a result, the Special Magistrate imposed a fine of $250 per day starting December 24, 2024, until compliance is achieved, in addition to administrative and recording costs.

The meeting also addressed compliance issues for other properties, with positive outcomes in two cases where properties were brought into compliance without the imposition of fines. These included a property owned by Nancy Gibbs Roy and Janet Gibbs Skelly Hayden, as well as one belonging to Transform LLC.