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The HOA must have written covenants. Look at them to see what is said
about the yards, fences, and similar items. Also look at what is said
about ordering an individual owner to do something on their own
property. And, look at the description of your unit. If it doesn't say
or show the yard is yours, you can ignore the yard (and, of course, not
be able to use it alone -- but also, be careful that the covenants
don't say you can be ordered to maintain certain portions of the area).
Of course, if the description of your unit doesn't incluse the yard,
along with ignoring it, you should write the HOA board to let them know
the yard is not yours (by certified mail, keeping a copy for yourself).
Also, remember that you yourself are part of the HOA. The covenants
should say whether the HOA board can give orders like this or whether
it must first be voted upon by the entire HOA. Basically, the
covenants are your condo bible.