Florida has no shared-cost fence law. Each owner responsible for fences on their side of the property line. FL §823.11 spite fence statute allows civil action for fences erected maliciously to annoy a neighbor.
WPB recommends a recent survey before any fence install to avoid encroachment disputes. Fences built directly on the line require both owners' written consent; otherwise the prudent practice is to set the fence 6 inches inside your property line. Shared maintenance is purely a private agreement. The finished side of the fence customarily faces outward (toward the neighbor), though this is not a city requirement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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