Judge sides with landlords, halts rollout of Montclair rent control

A judge has blocked the implementation of a new rent control ordinance in Montclair, siding with property owners who contested the measure after its passage earlier this month.

Montclair landlords sue to block rent control ordinance passed during stay-at-home order

A group of Montclair landlords has sued to overturn a new rent control ordinance in the township, alleging the governing body took action in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis when opponents could not fully mobilize against the measure.