Fences

My house is on a View Lot for a pond. The covenants state there will be no fences built on view lots. I’ve lived here almost 15 years and watched at least 5 or 6 fences go up on view lots. Management has recently changed and today I asked the HOA how to submit a plan for a fence I want to build around my backyard. The new manager pointed out to me that view lots are not allowed to have fences.....I pointed out that I was looking at at least 5 fences all around me...she pointed out that just because the past management allowed it, it didn’t mean it was right. I told her a precedent was set a long time ago and I wanted a variance just like all the other view lots with fences. She said she walls research it more. I told her if I don’t get a variance....I’m going to retain a lawyer and fight it. Can they just arbitrarily decide when they’ll enforce covenants?

Jackie,
I agree w/ Augustin. To add to that . . . while I think you are also on the "correct" side of things, suggest proceeding slowly and methodically, with professionalism kindness and a positive attitude. You'll probably get much better results in a shorter period of time than if you immediately go on the attack demanding things, being combative, and threatening. While you may ultimately be correct, people don't respond well to that and you'll find yourself having to battle hard to get your way.