In Rochester, landlords are legally required to provide heat during the winter months to ensure tenants’ safety and well-being. This guide explores the laws that protect tenants in cold weather, the responsibilities of landlords, and the steps tenants should take if their heating is inadequate. The Legal Requirement for Landlords to Provide Heat In […]
Category Archives: Landlord / Tenant Law
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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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Dec
Dec
As winter quickly approaches, it becomes increasingly important for landlords in Rochester to make sure their rental units are ready for the colder months. The long winters in upstate New York can cause a number of issues for landlords who fail to properly winterize their properties. These issues are not just inconvenient for tenants; they […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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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 […]