One More Amicus Brief In NYC Rent Control Takings Challenge

Here’s the final amicus brief supporting the petitioner in the case challenging New York City’s rent control ordinance. The case is in the cert stage (we posted the petition here, along with the other three amicus briefs supporting the petition), and although the respondents initially waived their response rights, the Court requested a response which is now due on March 5, 2012.

Here’s more on the case:

• It’s Others’ Property, You Just “Own” It

• What’s That Definition Of “Insanity” Again?

• Rent-Control Laws Hamper New York’s Housing Market

• A man’s home is the government’s castle

The Court’s docket report is here.