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@gwyn said:
My question is: Is there any reason why a majority of Committee (or Owners?) should not be able to rescind that particular clause in the Model By Laws?
The simple answer is that by-laws can only be created, rescinded or changed by a vote of 75 percent of those voting, as calculated by unit entitlements, at a general meeting.
It’s worth warning other readers here about the “ratchet effect” that comes into play. While it takes 75 percent of votes to pass a by-law, it only takes 25 percent to block any changes.
So if you weren’t paying attention, or just wanted to go with the flow, or hadn’t considered the consequences of passing a by-law, and now wish you hadn’t, you’ll find it can be a lot harder to undo than it was to create, especially if there’s a minority of committed people who sneaked a by-law through and then will defend it to the death.