Temporary Handicap Parking

My question involves a traffic citation from the state of: Virginia

I am renting a condominium. Usually there are 2 parking spots for each apartment but there are not reserved or anything. I usually take whichever spot I get and I don't mind walking a few steps.
Now that I have a broken ankle and I am unable to walk I would need a spot very close to the entrance. It is physically exhausting for me to walk a greater distance and it is also rather dangerous because I could slip and fall. I am getting a temporary handicap parking sign from the DMV that will be good thru 10-31-12.

Do I have a chance of getting a reserved parking spot closer to my entrance? Are there any laws I can relay on or would it be just my bad luck? Btw there are no handicap parking sports at all in front if my building.

You can talk to the HOA about it, but not actually being an owner they're not inclined to really listen to you. There's no Virginia or federal law that mandates they create special spaces for unit holders either on a permanent or temporary basis.

How many spaces are in the lot? Is there any designated handicapped parking?

I don't know exactly how many there are. Parking is usually not a problem.
There is no designated handicapped parking at all. Only for a few tenants. Today I saw one designated handicapped spot with a permit number on it. Meaning, only this one specific individual is allowed to park in this spot.

A Physician or a therapist can give you a certificate authorizing you to get a handicapped permit from the DMV or local town clerks office - it isn't necessary to be permanently disabled to get one.....in NY state its renewable in 3 years......under the circumstances your entitled to one. Its an easier process in a small town than it is in a city.....physicians and med staff know how to do it.

If you manage to get a space in front of your unit designated as handicapped, you can expect the loss of the regular space to be permanent. Requesting a temporary sign and hoping for the best is a better option.