Bad Neighbors & Florida Law: Nuisance, Spite Fences, HOA Rules & Celebrity Feuds
Podcasts > The Attorney Patrick Smith Show
Saturday, July 18, 2026
On this episode of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, Attorney Patrick Smith tackles the timeless problem of bad neighbors under Florida law. Learn practical steps for handling noise complaints, property code violations, hoarding, and more — from documenting incidents and reporting to code enforcement or police, to HOA fines, landlord notices, and filing private nuisance lawsuits.
Intern Michaela delivers a standout segment on Florida’s spite fence doctrine and whether a 12-foot bronze middle finger sculpture counts as protected art or a private nuisance. The crew debates free speech, art, and community standards, with examples from a Michigan neighbor dispute and high-profile celebrity feuds (Bill Gross, Justin Theroux, Jim Belushi, William H. Macy, and more).
Plus:
- Follow-up on last week’s censorship show with YouTube’s wild “un-alive,” “grape,” and “corn” euphemisms.
- Caller discussion on coarsening society and FCC rules.
- The infamous Hatfields & McCoys feud as the ultimate bad neighbor story.
- Estate planning reminders, new intern Michaela, and studio laughs with Isaiah and Spike.
Whether your neighbor blasts music, builds a spite fence, or worse — this episode gives you real legal tools (and a few laughs) to protect your peace.
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