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.
Ron Simoncini
‘Reason for hope’ as landlords, Montclair negotiate to avoid rent control referendum
But if all the issues in play can't be settled, the head of a landlords group warns "there will be a referendum and more litigation."
Montclair negotiating with landlords as possibility of rent control referendum looms
A hearing is set for Monday that could end the legal fight and put Montclair on course for a referendum.
Montclair landlords set to sue again after council extends rent increase freeze through March
A Montclair landlords group intends to sue the township for once again extending a rent-increase freeze, this time through March 2022.
Rent control petition found insufficient by township clerk
The petition to put rent control up for a referendum vote has been deemed insufficient by the Montclair Township Clerk.
Property owners sue Montclair over rent control ordinance
A group of property owners has filed a suit against Montclair Township attempting to place a stay on the newly created rent-control ordinance until the state of emergency passes.