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An octogenarian couple in Florida faces $366,000 in fines for minor code violations
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Kenneth and Mildred Bordeaux , an octogenarian couple in Lauderdale Lakes , Florida , are facing $ 366,000 in fines for six minor code violations on their duplex.
The fines stem from issues like a broken window handle and cracked outlet covers, which they quickly repaired after city inspections began in March 2024 .
Despite their prompt fixes, the city took over 220 days to verify the repairs.
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