[freedomcrusader]

He had to pay to erect the fence so he could deny people the right to their view of the lake.

Yes, he had to pay for the fence, so what? What 'right' did these people have to a view of the lake? They enjoyed that view based on the good will of the developer. They never had a right to it. If they want a right to it, it now costs $30K.

[AppyPappy]

What 'right' did these people have to a view of the lake?

What right does anyone have to enjoy their property?