Apopka and Florida have no shared-cost fence law. Each property owner responsible for fences on their own land. FL 823.11 spite fence statute allows civil action against malicious fences erected to annoy neighbors.
Florida does not require neighbors to split fence costs. Property owners should verify lot lines by survey before installation. Fences built on or near property line may become shared by mutual agreement or adverse possession over time. Spite fences under FL 823.11 are actionable in civil court with injunctive relief.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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