Whether or not your HOA can force you to remove a washer and dryer in your owned unit that pre-dates your ownership of the unit depends upon what the recorded covenants, conditions and restrictions state as well as all other rules and regulations of the association. As such, you need to carefully read such documents to come up with the answer that you seek.As to any lawsuit against the prior owner of the condominium owner given the close more than ten (10) years ago is time barred by your state's statute of limitations.