Hello trad..and all,

Thank you very much for the discussions.
We went to the complex and talked to the other end unit owner,
obviously, he is not aware of the HOA's action of removing the fences.
So it is true the association and the management company are trying to
avoid the confrontation by starting with us. (What a welcome from the
HOA!!!)

From what the other end-unit owner told us, the fences ( at least his)
were there for more than 20 years. At that time, some end unit owners
asked the HOA to enclose the common area from the unit to the cumminity
fence as a compensation for smaller floor footage and lack of front
patio, and the association allowed it. 2 end unit didn't take the
chance to enclose a private yard, and now the current owners of those
two units are asking to do the same, and the HOA won't let them. The
HOA said they make a mistake previously, and now they are going to
correct it.

It seems there will be some confrontation from other owners of end-unit
yards, we will hold the same position as theirs. Besides, there really
is no point of removing the fences, because the yard area is not
readily accessible even without the fences; others will have to pass
our carport to enter the yard area, and the other side of the yard is
blocked with bushes, no path from there.
Personally, i don't think removing the fences will be good for other
residents, just another attempt of the HOA board to control people's
life and make them suffer. (Of course, i am biased...^_^)

We would also like to talk to an attorney to discuss our options, if
any of you can recommend a good attorney in the Santa Barbara area,
that would be a great help!!!

Thank you!

Bernie