CatNipped wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message
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I was given a buttload of excuses, but we all know it was cheaper
for them to have 3 foot fences installed. Among the excuses given
was "so our security people can tell if someone who doesn't belong
there is on the patio". Really? So they know what my friends look
like? They know what *I* look like? (Not only that, I've never
*seen* these alleged security people. Maybe they are invisible,
like greeblings.)

I have a covered patio swing and when it's not 100F degrees I like
to sit outside in my swimsuit or shorts and a tank top and read.
So, the yard guys are walking around trimming hedges, cutting the
grass and picking up fallen branches. Privacy? Nope. Lots of
gawking going on; makes me very uncomfortable.

Then there was the time I was out there refilling the bird feeder; I
took it down off the shepherd's hook and was pouring seed in when a
man who lives down the street (not in the complex) spoke. I nearly
jumped out of my skin. There he was leaning over the fence; I had no
idea he was there. Yes, this makes me feel so much more "secure".

I wrote a strongly worded letter to the management firm and of course
received no reply. It wasn't enough to make me move; they are
excellent about taking care of everything else. But I just don't
enjoy my patio as much as I used to.

That really sucks, too!

How about starting a petition among the residents? Do you have a
renters' association or something like that?

Hugs,

CatNipped

Nope, no renter's association. I started a petition when they first started
replacing the fences (before they ever got to mine) but it did no good. The
new fences are nicely constructed but it was all about the money. Besides,
it was 6 years ago so it's not like they are going to rip out the fences and
start over at this point. I and others just have to deal with it.

Really, otherwise it's a great place to live. When I first moved in my
central A/C wasn't working all that well. They immediately replaced my
outside unit. They've replaced the water heater, the carpet from the
leaking water heater, the dishwasher and disposal, all within a day of my
having a problem. Guess that's why I'm still here They also replace the
smoke alarm batteries every three months. I never lived in a place where I
didn't have to do that myself. Plus, I hate moving.

Jill