you arent allowed to plant a line of trees? i'd move.

Get some large planters and put trees in those. Technically it's not a permanent structure.

Why is it that you are without a fence and the rest have a fence? Is there a specific reason for that? If not, then find out who did the other fences and here them to replicate it for you. Or wait until the association gets around to it.

I don't know if this would be allowed or would even work with your patio, but would something like this work? The first one is on rollers...so not really permanent? Also, I feel your pain on this. I live near open fields as well, the breeze that comes through is overpowering. I live in the south, so am thankful for it in the summer, but not the rest of the year.

I would go back to the builder or the temporary association. Put your request for a fence or trees in writing, and call every week to follow up. Don't give up, because it really isn't right not to have some sort of wind break there.

Great advice from Calidesign. You have a better shot getting this done with builder/temp HOA. Once the permanent HOA is up they are not going to want to spend $$ on a fence for you. If they don't respond I would talk to a real estate HOA attorney. It can be expensive but getting someone to write a strongly worded letter might help and would be cheaper than moving. In some states HOAs are required to respond in x number of days.

i grew up on a farm... my dad planted windbreaks of evergreens between each large field. you will have so much dirt blowing in your face come summer otherwise. its completely unacceptable to live there with no buffer.

i can understand that the association wants to regulate what goes on between units but really being on the edge you need some protection and privacy.

hoping an oil can comes your way soon.

i know... you could say they have to pay for it... and then back off and say 'ok, i'll pay for it'. they'll feel like they are getting a deal.

reminds me of a story.... people put fridge on the curb, with FREE sign. 2 days later, fridge still there. they put a new sign on it '$5 please leave money on porch' an hour later the fridge is gone, no money on porch.

It would have been a good idea to address this before closing on the home...when you have the pending sale as leverage :/

At this point, I wouldn't let the builder off the hook! They worked with the association or made the decision or followed some rule to include fencing with end units in this tract. Get answers and speak with whoever made this silly choice. Is there an easement on the farmer's property? Was it done for aesthetic reasons? Do those reasons outweigh your trouble? Is there any possibility that this can lower your property value? Less secure? Broken windows due to winds/debris? Less than ideal unit for pet owners or those with small kids... Your unit should not suffer a loss of value compared to other similar units.

If other end units have also been purchased, I might talk with your neighbors and see if you can't approach this as a group? Strength in numbers...

Do you have a copy of the CC&Rs? Find out what they say and what you are allowed to do. Look for your loophole...

Also, is this in a master-planned community with a board or association that oversees the smaller HOA? Are there other townhome neighborhoods in this master plan that do have fences on end units facing the fields?

Good luck!