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Q: I live in a zero-lot-line community.  The side of our house, a patio wall, and a wood fence extension on the end of our patio wall form the property line with our neighbor. The builder installed the wood fence extension to meet city code and enclose the neighbor’s yard since it has an open, non-enclosed pool.  We do not have a pool.  The fence extension is 30+ years old and needs to be replaced.  Who is responsible for replacing the fence?

Here are the top stories for Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Get the weather forecast for today here. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Get our free Morning Update email. Sign up here. Recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 ballot DeSantis, ‘honestly surprised’ by GOP pushback, outlines immigration plans Biden warns of dangers of ‘oligarchy’ of ultra-rich, ‘tech-industrial complex’ running country Prosecutors defend seizing of murder suspect’s brother’s devices at Miami airport as part of criminal investigation Rubio says Cuba is state sponsor of terrorism, suggests quick Trump reversal of Biden decision In West Boca, a long-awaited opening for new Whole Foods Market.

Where did you get your figure for an average-priced home in Pembroke Pines? It surely is not $202,450. According to the web, it is around $500,000. And spending $9 million to renovate the city’s golf course? (What about the $10 million we spent on the last renovation? I think we’re still paying for it.) Artificial turf lasts anywhere from eight to 10 years.

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Today is Thursday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2025. There are 349 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 16, 1989, three days of rioting began in Miami when a police officer fatally shot Clement Lloyd, a Black motorcyclist, causing a crash that also claimed the life of Lloyd’s passenger, Allan Blanchard.