As the cold winter months approach in Rochester, landlords have a responsibility to ensure that their rental properties are not only safe and comfortable for tenants but also compliant with local laws and regulations. The winter season presents unique challenges for property owners, from maintaining heating systems to managing snow removal. Ensuring that your property […]
Category Archives: Landlord / Tenant Law
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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 […]
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Sep
Sep
As a tenant in Rochester, New York, it is essential to understand your rights and responsibilities under the state’s landlord-tenant laws. Whether you’re renting a small apartment, a townhouse, or a family home, having knowledge of the legal protections in place can help prevent misunderstandings and ensure that both you and your landlord fulfill your […]
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Sep
Sep
The New York Human Rights Law (Executive Law article 15) was amended in 2019 to make it an unlawful discriminatory practice to refuse to rent or lease housing accommodations to any person, or group of persons, based on their “lawful source of income “ The law defines “lawful source of income” to specifically include any […]
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Sep
Sep
Lead is a highly toxic metal that can cause serious and irreversible health problems, particularly for children under the age of six. Even low levels of lead in blood can affect brain development, causing learning disabilities, attention deficits, and long-term harm. Buffalo, NY has one of the highest rates of childhood lead poisoning in the […]
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Apr
Apr
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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Feb
Feb
Landlord attorneys Justin R. Friedman and Robert Friedman are presenting a live webinar for the American Apartment Owners Association explaining the new Good Cause Eviction law (“GCEL”) limits evictions, requires lease renewals, and caps rent increases. A new form must be included in every lease, renewal lease, notice of rent increase or nonrenewal,14-day rent demand and eviction […]
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Dec
Dec
The Rochester City Council approved the strongest possible version of New York Good Cause Eviction Law protections on December 17, 2024. The protections will go into effect for over 100,000 tenants citywide when it is signed into law by Rochester Mayor Malik Evans. Landlord attorneys Justin R. Friedman and Robert Friedman are presenting a live webinar […]
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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