This is so true Jimmy. It can be difficult to get such a by-law passed by special resolution at a general meeting.
Firstly, you would require a quorum at the meeting i.e at least one quarter of all lot owners must vote. Then you would require at least three-fourths of all lot owners to vote in favour of the motion before it can be passed.
But as you have said there is a lot of support out there for making apartment blocks smoke-free. Smoke-free living is now part of broader social and community standards.
Kind regards,
Simone Balsara
Lawyer
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