Florida has no shared-cost fence law. Each Orange County property owner is responsible for fences on their own property. FL Statute 823.11 prohibits spite fences erected to annoy a neighbor.
Property owners should verify boundaries via survey before installing fences. Encroachment disputes are civil matters handled in Orange County Circuit Court. The finished side of a fence traditionally faces the neighbor, though not required by county code. Shared fences between neighbors should be memorialized in a written agreement. Tree and root disputes near fences are governed by FL common law.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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