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Rent Freeze Sparks Legal Battle
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The Rent Guidelines Board just froze rents on stabilized apartments—a major victory for Mayor Mamdani, who campaigned on this promise. But landlords are already preparing legal challenges, citing “regulatory taking” and due process concerns, potentially reshaping New York’s rent laws. Critics call the board’s process political theater, while city officials insist the decision was independent and well-reasoned. With lawsuits likely imminent, this could dramatically alter the housing market—and the courts may soon decide the fate of rent control in the city.
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