He rivaled with the local Hodenberg noble family at Hodenhagen Castle; their estates on the Weser were gradually acquired by Count Henry and his descendants until 1313.
Ta rivaalitses kohaliku Hodenbergi aadliperekonnaga Hodenhageni lossist; nende valdused Weseri kallastel omandasid järk-järgult krahv Heinrich ja tema järeltulijad aastani 1313.