SMITH, J.S.C.
The question raised by this litigation is whether New Jersey municipalities have authority to regulate conversion of residential rental units into condominiums or cooperatives. Because exclusive jurisdiction to act in this field is vested in the State Legislature, the answer is no.
On November 1, 1979 Fort Lee's governing body adopted Ordinance 79-30 which imposed a moratorium on such conversions. These four unconsolidated cases, instituted by...
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