Florida § 588.11 - Owner to maintain fences and notices.

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§ 588.11. Owner to maintain fences and notices.

The owner of legally enclosed land shall maintain in reasonable good condition the fence or enclosure around such land and shall maintain in legible condition any and all posted notices as required by ss. 588.09, 588.10, but a substantial or reasonably effective compliance with the provisions of ss. 588.011, 588.09, 588.10, disregarding minor or inconsequential differences in the size, shape, or condition thereof, shall be sufficient for the purpose of evidencing the legal enclosure of said land.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Florida Statutes § 588.11 cover?

Section 588.11 ("Owner to maintain fences and notices.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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