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Montclair’s first rent control board is formed; landlords have till July 8 to register
The Montclair Township Council has appointed its first members to the rent control board.
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Rent control in Montclair is proof we can make a difference (Letter to the Editor)
AhavaFelicidad of the Tenants Organization of Montclair thanks the many people who advocated for rent stabilization.
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Rent control is coming to Montclair May 9: How it’ll work
Montclair Housing Commission chairman William Scott said 60% of Montclair renters would be covered under the new rent stabilization.
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After two-year battle, rent control is law in Montclair
But owners of two- and three-family homes are eyeing a possible challenge.
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Tenant advocates did consider small landlords in Montclair rent control talks (Letter to the editor)
Mitch Kahn says provisions in the ordinance ensure landlords of all sizes can make a return on their investment.
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Rent control nears final approval in Montclair
Council introduces negotiated ordinance.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Exempt two-, three-family homes from Montclair rent control (Letter to the editor)
I am working with a group of two- and three-family property investors who oppose adoption of the new rent control ordinance. The original 2020 ordinance exempted two- and three-family homes […]
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Rent control and a tale of two Montclairs (On the Other Hand)
Richie Chevat says it’s a lot easier to get behind a cause when it doesn’t cost you anything.
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As Montclair’s rent control extends to two- and three-unit properties, owners worry about impact
Montclair’s newly crafted rent ordinance, expected to be introduced by the council on April 5, now includes two- and three-unit buildings, other than owner-occupied buildings — and some landlords of those smaller buildings are not happy about it.
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Next steps now that Montclair tenants, landlords have agreed to control ordinance
Montclair’s mayor and council will meet Friday, March 25, just before midnight to vote on a negotiated rent control ordinance and to repeal one that was passed in April 2020, but never went into effect after a group of landlords petitioned to force it to a referendum.
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Deal struck on Montclair rent control — referendum may be averted
But a committee of landlords has only until Friday to withdraw a petition that could force the special election. We’ll know more Thursday about what happens next.
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Montclair landlords, tenants negotiating again
Tenant advocates and Montclair landlords are back at the table, attempting to come up with a version of rent control that they can agree on.
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Fourth Ward Councilman David Cummings to host community meeting on March 16
The meeting will be held on at the Charles H. Bullock School Library from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.