November 16th 2009

An historic time for the Mount Laurel Doctrine

Posted by Kevin Walsh

This is my inaugural blog posting, which comes at an important time in the history of the Mount Laurel doctrine. On December 1, 2009, the Appellate Division will hear oral argument on the 30 appeals of the Third Round housing regulations filed by municipalities, builders, and Fair Share Housing Center. The panel of three judges will decide whether the Council on Affordable Housing’s regulations satisfy the requirements of the Mount Laurel doctrine and whether municipal claims of being unfairly treated are legitimate. (more)