Important. I would like some help.

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Here is the story:
I bought a condo 7 months ago. Other than size, the other requirement stressed was that there be no limitations on pets. As in none. The realtor knew this. The other realtor knew this. The attorney knew this. The previous owner and association president signed a release saying there was no limitations on pets.

Sunday, this list of bylaws was dropped on me. Here is one of the items. I do not know when it was added.
"No animals, reptiles, rabbits, livestock, fowl or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept in any unit or in the common elements except that dogs, cats, or other household pets may be kept, subject to any rules & regulations adopted by the board."

I know it may sound like it would fall under other household pets, but the lawyers I consulted so far said it didn't look good.

Worst come to worst, I would need to present my case in the next meeting this March.
All I can think of in terms of arguments including the following:

• AC vents are on the ceiling. Mesh can be added though.
• Added locked doors and thresholds to said containing room.
• Even if it got past those doors, all the other doors in the unit have no clearance.
• Even if..., it is not going to last long without heat. (Chicago Winters, but still pretty much lying)
• I have sought out reptile groups for handling.
• The new doors (to be installed next week Friday) to the room have locks with thresholds.
• Exposure to other tenants. Any danger would be isolated to me. Typical behavior would branch off this.
• "You wouldn't have known if I didn't mention it." (scraping...)
• Relative seriousness to a cat bite (more scraping...)

I understand the containment arguments if presented here would be laughed at, but I have a shot with these guys. =/

Knowing that I provide a meager presence here, and I hate asking for help, but I would like anyone's advice on any defense.

Worst case scenario, the reptile rescue nearby will get a fully outfitted T20 that's already been ordered.

Thanks for reading.