Homeowners’ insurance is not cheap, so you want to ensure you get all the compensation you are entitled to should you ever need to use it. Sometimes, this is easier said than done. Insurance companies are skilled at delaying, denying or minimizing claims in order to...
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Can you file an insurance claim if a tenant destroys your rental?
Earning income through rental properties is exciting, but it also comes with risks. One such risk is the possibility of a tenant causing significant damage to the property, which can be costly to repair and may disrupt the income stream from the investment. For...
Dealing with a low homeowners insurance adjuster offer
When you first purchase a house, the insurance coverage you sign up for may seem like a fantastic deal. However, when the time comes, and you ask your home insurance adjuster how much they will cover for property damage, they may provide an unsatisfactory estimate....
What are the signs of defective window installation?
Windows are an important part of your home. Bad windows can equal all types of problems with moisture and energy leaks. In a new build, you expect to get windows in excellent condition, but sometimes that does not happen. Windows require careful installation to ensure...
What should you know about homeowners’ insurance claims payments?
When a fire, flood or other natural disaster causes damage to your home, you understandably want to get back to a sense of normalcy as quickly as you can. To help get back on your feet, you will likely rely on payouts from your homeowner’s insurance policy....
What causes water damage?
As a homeowner, it is important to understand the damage that the elements can do to a house. Even a new and relatively well-protected home could potentially suffer from enormous losses and irreparable change with certain forms of damage. Water damage often causes a...
How insurance companies work against people
Insurance adjusters almost always act in the best interest of the company. Even getting a payout for a valid claim is difficult sometimes. If you have never filed a claim before, you may not recognize some of the ways insurance companies act in bad faith. Acting in...
How much does graffiti removal cost a business owner?
If you own a business, you undoubtedly put a great deal of time, money and effort into creating your company's brand. Part of this, of course, is the way your shop looks to customers. Regrettably, those with too much time on their hands may decide to vandalize your...
Construction defects: determining responsibility
Building a home or commercial property in Florida involves detailed construction contracts outlining various procedures and expectations. Construction defects can put your project at risk and correcting the issue can be expensive. Understanding what the contract...
Do your home walls have water leaks?
A good home should have a secure structure, including the walls, ceiling and roof. If building contractors do a poor job on the house you want to buy, you may find evidence of defects later on. Such defects may include water leaks. Sometimes it is simple to discover a...