Municipal attorneys routinely oppose any prerogative writ action filed beyond the 45 days permitted in the Local Redevelopment Housing Law (LRHL) 40A:20-1 et seq. In order to challenge a municipal action, a property owner must file a prerogative writ suit within 45 days of the action of the municipality declaring the property to be within “an area in need of redevelopment.” – By William J. Ward, Esq. (PDF)
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