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 […]
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Dec
Dec
Attorney Robert Friedman has shared a fantastic article in RENT Magazine, outlining 16 practical ways for landlords to avoid probate. A must-read for property owners looking to streamline estate planning and protect their investments. Click here to read the article
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Oct
Oct
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
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Feb
Feb
Attorney Robert Friedman contributed a fantastic article to RENT Magazine to help landlords avoid legal matters involving emotional support animals. Click here to read the article
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]