The Capital Pressroom Radio – Mobile Home Residents in WNY Push Back Against Rent Hike

The Capital Pressroom Radio - Mobile Home Residents in WNY Push Back Against Rent Hike

A group of mobile home park residents in Western New York have taken their property manager to court arguing a 2023 rent increase violates the guidelines written into state law in 2019. Our guests are Maribeth Sheedy, a resident of Akron Mobile Home Park and lawsuit plaintiff, and Robert Friedman, the plaintiff attorney. Residents of the Akron Mobile Home […]

RENT MAGAZINE: Top 8 Lease Addendums that Protect Landlords

Learn the eight residential lease addendums that help protect landlords from tenant lawsuits, problems with Fair Housing Act, and other preventable legal situations. These addendums will help avoid fines, housing discrimination claims, evict troublesome tenants, collect unpaid rent and damages, and more. Read More

Robert Friedman Recovers Elder Financial Abuse Victim’s Home

Robert Friedman Recovers Elder Financial Abuse Victim’s Home

As Reported on WHEC News 10 There was a victory in court Tuesday for a 91-year-old woman who, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says, was tricked by her aide into buying a home and a BMW — and, as a result, incurred thousands of dollars of debt. The court gave sole ownership of the house […]

Judge Determines Woman’s Ownership of Home Purchased by Greece Home Health Aide Using Her Funds

Judge Determines Woman's Ownership of Home Purchased by Greece Home Health Aide Using Her Funds

In the ongoing case of a woman allegedly swindled by her home health aide, Alpha Harris, who is accused of using the stolen money to buy a house, a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled that the 90-year-old victim, Hilda McCleod, has ownership in the house. This decision allows McCleod or her representatives to […]

Home health aide accused of stealing $60,000 faces legal action

Alpha Harris, a former home health aide from Greece, is facing legal action for allegedly stealing over $60,000 from a 90-year-old client in Pittsford. In addition to the theft, Harris is accused of fraudulently applying for a home mortgage in the client’s name. The elderly client, Hilda McLeod, had no surviving family and relied on […]

Hearts and Hands: Faith In Action

Phyllis Klemp of Getzville may be 94, but she like to keep active. When she needs a ride she can count on a volunteer with Hearts and Hands. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC is glad to continue our sixty-seven year tradition of community service by supporting Hearts and Hands-Faith in Action’s (HAH) valuable assistance to the elderly residents of Western New York. Robert Friedman  is a board member of HAH and provides leadership as the chair of the marketing and development committee. “Bob Friedman is a community leader with similar goals and mindset to Hearts and Hands,” said Aaron Carlson, Executive Director of HAH. “We both understand the responsibility of providing a social connection to those in our community. Together we can make a difference in the lives of those who may otherwise be isolated and need a helping hand to get groceries or see a doctor.” Built upon an interfaith coalition, trained volunteers of HAH connect frail or vulnerable individuals with needed services to uphold their dignity, improve their quality of life, enhance their ability to live in their home of choice, and to assist their primary caregivers. HAH currently serves over 1,200 care receivers throughout Western New York with 320 volunteers. HAH was founded in Akron, NY in 2003. To learn more about volunteering with HAH, call (716) 406-8311. To see the full article and video click here

Phyllis Klemp of Getzville may be 94, but she like to keep active. When she needs a ride she can count on a volunteer with Hearts and Hands. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC is glad to continue our sixty-seven year tradition of community service by supporting Hearts and Hands-Faith in Action’s (HAH) valuable assistance to the elderly […]

“Uninhabitable” Conditions for Buffalo Renters

Uninhabitable Conditions for Buffalo Renters

Additional tenants have come forward after 7 News’ February 2022 exposĂ© of problems Buffalo tenants are having with their landlord, Preischel Properties. The tenants reported problems with other properties owned by the realtor, including black mold and rats in their units. Attorney Justin Friedman, of Friedman and Ranzenhofer Attorneys at Law, says, “Whether or not […]