Fencing

Information about Jefferson County..

Florida Fence Law

Owners of adjoining land are under no legal responsibility to fence their land. However, an owner who does decide to fence his land has no legal claim of contribution by the adjoining landowner unless there is an agreement to contribute or the adjoining landowner notifies the owner that he will pay his proportionate share. In the case where two adjoining landowners purchase land in which a fence already exists, the adjoining landowners are considered joint owners of the fence and have a joint obligation to repair and maintain the fence.

Florida law does not impose on the owners of livestock the duty to fence, but owners may be civilly or criminally liable for animals that stray onto public roads. Owners who intentionally, knowingly, or negligently permit their animals or livestock to run at large or stray upon public roads are liable for any resulting injuries or property damage and may even be guilty of a second-degree misdemeanor; criminal penalties may include imprisonment not exceeding 60 days and/or a fine up to $500. Similar criminal penalties may apply to the owner of livestock carrying contagious diseases who knowingly allows his livestock to run at large or come into contact with other animals. 

from Handbook of Florida Fence and Property Law

Information about Farm Fences

• Fence Brace Assemblies
• Construction of High Tensile Wire Fences
• Fences for Horses (Georgia)
• Fences for the Farm (Georgia)
• Weed Management in Fence Rows