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# Condo association bylaws vs. subject to board approvals

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## What do you think? Question:

We have just moved into our condo and bought from an owner who flipped it after the original owner passed away. It has a hookup for a washer and dryer but no machine when we bought, although the original owner had one and it is stated in the real estate listing as 'washer/dryer capabilities'.

We were just thinking he did not want to spend the extra money on it - fine we would get it on our own. Well come to know that when I call the [property management](https://www.condoassociation.com/property-managers/tabid/96982/Default.aspx) company they say you cannot get one since you are on the 2nd floor. I said no where does it say that in our [bylaws](https://www.condoassociation.com/blog/tabid/19257/bid/8763/Sample-ByLaws-for-a-Condo-Association-or-HOA.aspx) and she said well its a new rule. In the bylaws it says 'subject to board approval' but doesn't this mean we can submit it for review through the board? I want an explanation because it seems to me that it is completely misleading. We would not have bought here if this were the case but instead we are now 'stuck'. Any advice? Thanks!

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