Supporters argue the ordinance promotes equity, while opponents cite potential burdens on large contractors and cost increases.

William Lauder, the billionaire heir to the Estée Lauder fortune, is cashing in on Palm Beach’s sizzling real estate market.

The lawsuit focuses on the common areas but owners said there are problems with units including chipped countertops, scratched cabinets and sloppy drywalling that left outlets covered in paste.

At least 22 parcels totaling more than 100 acres in and around Whispering Pines area within Joshua Tree National Park have ...