JonH – My interpretation of the new “laws” that your SC has decided upon is that they are more in the nature of By-Laws and therefore should be presented as Motions at a General Meeting to be voted upon by the OC.
How are the current Renovation rules dealt with at your scheme? Is the SC changing an existing Renovation and Security Bond By-law, or is it creating a new By-law?
NB: A by-law must not be harsh, unconscionable or oppressive. It could be argued that the OC would be acting unreasonably in seeking both a time limit on a renovation, and a bond without an assessment of the impact of the works.
In my opinion these new SC “laws” are not enforceable as they currently stand.