Howard Finkelstein

After Lawrence Mackey died, his daughter Twyla Davis struggled to retrieve his $1,422 security deposit from the apartment complex. Although she repeatedly had to visit probate court to establish her rights, Twyla persisted until the property management company finally issued a check payable directly to her name.

Neighbors in South Florida, such as Paige Nast, have raised concerns about excessive debris piled up at a neighbor's Fort Lauderdale home, which they deem dangerous and unsightly. The city told 7News that the homeowner, Bruce Toski, has accumulated fines exceeding $750,000, which continue to mount daily for violations. Experts suggest the city holds authority to intervene if the property poses a threat regarding health or safety.

A South Florida driver named Sergio Lavya lost nearly 200 pounds after changing his lifestyle and undergoing surgery. When he attempted to get back on a ride-share platform, the company didn't recognize him physically and permanently banned his account. After appealing through Help Me Howard, the case was escalated, leading the company to confirm his identity and reactivate his working account.

Greg Pringle, a legally blind man in South Florida, faced potential homelessness when his new apartment fell through due to unpaid fees by his landlord's HOA. He was eventually helped by organizations including Help Me Howard and The Homeless Voice, which provided him with funds to extend his temporary stay and ultimately secure a new apartment in Pompano Beach.

South Florida singer Felicia Alnor was owed over a thousand dollars by an assisted living facility where she performs. After dealing with constant excuses from the venue, she sought help through Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Following guidance on small claims court, she eventually recovered $900 and received a promise for the remaining amount.

Gregory George, a South Florida food truck owner, faced financial difficulties after a city delayed payment for a $2,200 job at a Cinco de Mayo event. After 51 days, the city paid following intervention by Help Me Howard, allowing him to stabilize his business.

A South Florida man, Tyler, spent $9,330 on rare hockey cards through a third-party company, but the order never arrived. After a dispute, he received a $6,000 credit card refund but struggled to recover $3,400 from the third party. The company later agreed to refund the remaining amount following intervention by Howard Finkelstein.

A South Florida couple saved hotel rewards points for decades to travel to Paris, but the husband's cancer diagnosis forced cancellation, resulting in lost points. After advocacy by Howard Finkelstein, the hotel returned the points following a one-time exception due to the husband's medical situation.

A South Florida pet sitter, Kara Hazelton, provided care for two dogs over six nights but was refused payment by the owners due to a leaky toilet she attempted to address. After media intervention, the owners paid $300, though less than the full amount Hazelton claimed she was owed.

A South Florida woman, Sarah Clarin, is advocating for changes to Plantation's parking laws after repeated police interventions when hosting guests. The city is reviewing parking regulations following complaints about restrictive rules impacting family gatherings. Clarin reports police have been called to her home 12 times in four years due to parking issues.