[AZ][SFH] Neighbor built a raised patio next to our shared wall without approval. Since been denied now seeking a variance.
My neighbor built a raised patio against our shared wall which gives them a direct line of sight into my yard and home. They stand at least a foot taller than the 6ft fence. They had it built without getting approval and since then the board has denied it. They were told they would need to remove it but are now requesting a variance. The thing is, my other direct neighbors have now done the same exact thing with a raised built in fire pit on my shared wall with them, so I now am sandwiched in between 2 neighbors who have completely removed my privacy on both sides of my home. And neither of them got approval before doing so. I have plenty of photos and have told the HOA manager I reject their request for a variance and asked if I could speak at the meeting about it but have not heard back. I feel like I am living in crazy land with both of my neighbors feeling like it's totally fine to be able to see into my home and yard like this. This has been going on since January and I am getting so tired of this fight. The other ones with the firepit won't even respond to the HOA to submit anything. They're just completely ignoring them. What else can I do here to get the HOA to enforce their rules? What are the odds the board approves this variance request? I cant even go into my yard without having to see them staring. Its so uncomfortable and makes me unable to enjoy my home.