Ortega v. Lefkowitz

This controversy arises out of an attempt by the respondents (except the Attorney-General) to “ co-op ” an apartment house in New York Oity and specifically around the conflicting interpretations of applicable statutes and regulations defining the number of tenants who must accept the plan and proposal and agree to purchase apartments before it may become effective. The specific relief requested by petitioners is an order prohibiting the respondent Attorney-General from approving or accepting for filing a proposed amendment to the offering statement filed with him by the respondent sponsors.

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