In the last few days some areas in South Florida have received more than a foot of rain, and Help Me Howard has gotten more than a hundred complaints about roofers. Howard has some legal advice for those caught mopping up a lot of water. Here's the Night Team's Patrick Fraser.
Do you pay rent in South Florida? Odds are you may soon get a notice that your landlord is raising the rates. It's happening all over South Florida and it has many people asking -- raising the roof -- asking the question: Can they raise the rent? Here is Patrick Fraser with tonight's Help Me Howard.
For many people it's unthinkable. Paralyzed from the waist down. But for the people who can't use their legs its their life, they face obstacles. But who would ever imagine that the state of Florida would try to block them from doing something every other Floridian has a right to do? What is the state doing to handicapped people? Here is Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.
If you drive you have seen it. A pothole in the road. A construction zone that is dangerous. But what happens if you don't see it, hit it and damage your car? Who is responsible for the repairs and how do you collect? It's not easy. Unless you call Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.
Do you have bills that need to be paid even after your paycheck is drained. Or has the skyrocketing cost of living in South Florida left you broken and beaten down. You are not alone, but what can you do when the bills keep piling up. Legally you have some options, which is why we bring in Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.
If a crook asked you for your name, Date of birth and social security you would laugh at him. But when the government takes, it we don't say a word. However, in the last few months, two laptops owned by the government have been stolen by thieves - laptops with your confidential information. Now it's in the hands of crooks and one man is asking, 'is Uncle Sam responsible if my credit is ruined?' Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser has the answer.
Ever sold or traded in a car? Most of us have. Now how would you feel if you got a knock on the door from a police officer looking for you as a suspect in a crime? It happened to one innocent South Florida man all because of a car he traded in. What kind of title trouble? Here is Patrick Fraser with tonight's Help Me Howard.
A survey is being mailed to South Floridians that asks for personal information. And guess what? If you don't fill it out you are warned it could be a federal offense. A scam? No. And for one South Florida woman its scarery. Which is why she called Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.
If you watch the news you know there are some serious stories and then there is this one that just may leave you howling. It's a condo complex that allows dogs but forces the owners to carry the dogs. That's right, there feet cannot touch the floor. It may be silly but is it legal. Look at these pictures and get the answer from Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.
If you own a home, listen to this... A city can come along and take part of your yard -- at least that's what one South Florida city was claiming. Then a resident called Help Me Howard to try and block the city's land grab. Can it be done? Here is Patrick Fraser with the story.
When the P.R. Folks tout Florida they always mention the sun, the fun, the beaches. They leave out another staple, the mosquitos. If you live in South Florida you know how bad they can be aking them worse -- standing water. But here is a question you may not know the answer to: Is it illegal to have standing, stagnant water in South Florida - which is a paradise for mosquitos? Here is the answer from Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.
An elevator is convenient -- if you are elderly or can't climb stairs -- they are a necessity. But, if you live in a high rise, are they required to keep their elevator operating? For one South Florida man it became a life threatening question. Which is why they turned in desperation to Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.
At one point she was a model who wanted to appear in playboy. Then she was a city clerk who was fired, not for failing to do her job, but because of a picture she took for playboy. Is that legal? Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser has the answer.
As we approach July Fourth, we all know what it means. A celebration of our nations independance, time for fireworks and barbeque, time to fly that red, white and blue flag. But guess what. The stars and stripes are not being treated with respect across South Florida. Just the opposite. And what can be done about it? Time to call in Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser for the answer.
Elaine signed up for the medicare prescription drug plan. The social security administration is taking the money out of her check. One problem. She's also paying for it and now she can't get social security to give her her money back. Can Help Me Howard? Here's the night team's Patrick Fraser.
When it started pouring this weekend, did you look up at your ceiling and cross your fingers hoping it would not leak? And what if you've paid a roofer, but are still waiting for them to finish the job? The answer in tonight's Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.