APP reports an attorney representing a client involved in a rental dispute claims the timing of the ordinance to abolish Lakewood's Rent Control Board was a 'nice coincidence' for a landlord involved. According to the article in the APP"Reuel E. Topas, a local attorney, says the timing of the proposal to shut down the board was “strange,” given that it came just as the board was
poised to re-hear a case that could have costly implications for a prominent landlord. Many new units are currently exempt from rent control "rescinding Southgate’s exemption could affect dozens and “possibly hundreds of tenants” at Westgate whose rents are currently not subject to rent control. Township official deny the proposed Ordinince had anything to do with the dispute read more at APP.com
poised to re-hear a case that could have costly implications for a prominent landlord. Many new units are currently exempt from rent control "rescinding Southgate’s exemption could affect dozens and “possibly hundreds of tenants” at Westgate whose rents are currently not subject to rent control. Township official deny the proposed Ordinince had anything to do with the dispute read more at APP.com