 Click here to watch the free webinar What the webinar covered Annual compliance refresh for New York landlords, with emphasis on fast-changing laws, local variation, and best practices. Presenters: Robert Friedman (46 years representing landlords; author and columnist) and Justin Friedman (leads landlord litigation and evictions team in Western New York). Format: updates, practical tips, […]
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Dec
Dec
Landlord attorneys Justin R. Friedman and Robert Friedman are presenting a live webinar for the American Apartment Owners Association covering major new New York landlord compliance updates that affect evictions, rent increases, broker fees, lease renewals, and court procedures statewide. These changes include new notice and disclosure requirements, heightened enforcement of housing safety laws, and […]
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Nov
Nov
In Buffalo, where winters are harsh, tenants rely heavily on space heaters and furnaces to keep warm. However, if these heating systems are improperly maintained, they can lead to the dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide, a potentially deadly gas. In the unfortunate event that a tenant becomes sick due to carbon monoxide poisoning, questions often […]
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Oct
Oct
The plaintiff/tenant in the U.S. Eastern District Court of Louisiana case of Henderson v. Five Properties LLC, U.S. Eastern District of Louisiana requested a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) and Louisiana Equal Housing Opportunity Act (“LEHOA”), specifically seeking a waiver of a $400 animal fee for her dog which was an  Emotional […]
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Oct
Oct
Four local community organizations and four Buffalo residents filed an appeal of their lawsuit to compel the City of Buffalo  to fully implement the Proactive Rental Inspections (“PRI”) Law. The PRI law, adopted in 2020, requires the inspection of 36,000 rental units to prevent lead-based paint hazards and other unsafe housing conditions, and requires landlords […]