Florida has no shared-cost fence law. FL §823.11 prohibits spite fences erected maliciously. Each owner is responsible for their own fence in Hillsborough County.
Disputes over boundary fences are civil matters. FL §823.11 allows action against a neighbor who builds an unusually high fence (typically over 10 ft) with malicious intent. Hillsborough County does not mediate fence disputes. Finished side customarily faces the neighbor, though this is not codified.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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