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You are on the right track. Change the by-laws you want to update and leave the other special resolutions or scheme-specific by-laws in place.
New or amended by-laws need to be approved by 75 percent of those voting at a general meeting.
We are also all obliged to review our by-laws by December 1st next year.
A sensible approach would be to look at your existing by-laws and see if the model by-laws are worded better or reflect the wishes of the community more closely.
Then, well in advance, send out an advisory to your owners, explaining the process, showing the proposed changes and inviting their comment.
There will be contentious issues, such as pets, smoking and occupancy limits so be prepared for a lively discussion (if you are lucky), then present your best-guess by-laws at your next AGM or a special general meeting called for that purpose.
Bear in mind that by-laws can’t supersede superior laws (such as local council zoning) and you can’t change by-laws that, for instance, give exclusive use to an owner without that ownewr’s consent.