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Analyze and summarize the following news-like text snippet: 
In a decision that could affect hundreds of condominium owners, a state appeals court has upheld a West Hollywood law prohibiting the conversion of apartment buildings to condominiums without the city's approval.
The Court of Appeal directed a lower court to issue a restraining order barring future condominium conversions that violate a ban that has been in effect since West Hollywood became a city in 1984.
The three-judge panel's unanimous ruling left unresolved the outcome of scores of conversions that occurred after cityhood, saying that West Hollywood officials are best equipped to deal with the "variety of problems" the conversions pose.
Elated city officials interpreted the ruling as giving them control over what happens to 30 buildings with a total of about 600 units, many of which have been sold to people whose property rights appear to be clouded.
"We fought for cityhood to make our own land-use decisions, to protect tenants and to promote and retain affordable housing, and th...<|im_end|>
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The provided text appears to be a news article or similar content. A brief summary could be: In a decision that could affect hundreds of condominium owners, a state appeals court has upheld a West Hollywood law prohibiting the conversion of apartment buildings to condominiums without the city's approval.
The Court of Appeal directed a lower court to issue a restraining order barring future condominium conversions that violate a ban that has been in effect since West Hollywood became a city in 1984.
The three-judge panel's unanimous ruling left unresolved the outcome of scores of convers... (Further analysis would depend on the specific query.)<|im_end|>
