Its a condo. They have rules or dont buy one. Bring the blessed mother inside.
No problem as long as the rules are enforced equally for all which is clearly not the situation here. And sending someone an email saying the statue was an idol and should be smashed is prima facie evidence of naked religious discrimination. If I were the condo assn board I’d be looking to settle this thing with alacrity. And whoever sent that email should be sacked. In the event this ends up in court, the couple have a solid case and would likely be eligible for damages.
Bring the sentimental Mary inside and replace it with a life size version.