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title: Board won't replace door because it doesn't look the same!
description: Asked the HOA to replace the 40 year old Entry Door with a Code compliant Door at our expense. Was told that they can't find a similar looking one.
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# [Board won't replace door because it doesn't look the same!](https://www.condoassociation.com/blog/board-wont-replace-door-because-it-doesnt-look-the-same)

 Written by [CondoAssociation.com](https://www.condoassociation.com/blog/author/condoassociationcom) | Fri, Jul 22, 2022 @ 02:00 PM

This question is submitted by Jerry A. out of Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hi, just closed on a condo in Fort Lauderdale last week. We have subsequently discovered that the non-impact inswing Entry Door is damaged and cannot be repaired. We have asked the association about replacing the Entry Door at our expense (door is over 40 years old) with a Code compliant Door but they have told us that we cannot replace the door as they have not found a replacement that looks like the 40-year-old door. What are our rights concerning replacement of our Door with an Impact Door? Can the HOA stonewall us and refuse to give us permission for a replacement so we can obtain a Fort Lauderdale City permit? The door leaks and does not provide any security for us as the glass is broken beyond repair.

Thoughts?

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