Property owners in Florida have significant concerns when it comes to storm damage in the Sunshine State. They need to take appropriate actions such as buying the right insurance and using storm-safe materials to protect their homes and businesses. In certain...
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How should you document flood damage?
Many Florida homeowners submit homeowner’s insurance claims after their properties flood only to receive denials in response. Insurance companies deny claims for all kinds of reasons. While some of the denials have merit, others may not. Your chances of achieving a...
How can I protect my home against lightning?
Lightning can cause serious damage to your home. The two biggest issues are the risk of fire and power surges that fry electrical items. According to the Insurance Information Institute, your home can protect you during a storm, but you need to protect your home from...
What should I know about the valued policy law in FL?
When it comes to the laws that govern home insurance, there can be a lot of difference between states. If you are feuding with your insurance company over a Florida property, understanding Florida law is paramount. As such, Florida is one of the states that has a...
Fire damage as a restaurant owner
Our law firm realizes the many pressures that restaurant owners face, even when business is going well. Unfortunately, we also know that many people who run restaurants face serious challenges when problems arise, from lawsuits and issues involving staff members to...
What are the three types of construction defects?
When you hire a contractor to build your new home, you have certain expectations of how the home will turn out. You may make requests and work with them to create the overall design, but you leave the details to the experts who know about construction. This level of...
Is your property at risk for termite damage?
Florida property owners have plenty of things to worry about. This is without throwing pests into the mix. Unfortunately, pests are a common problem. No matter what your climate is or how wealthy a neighborhood is, pests do not care. They go wherever they want and...
Flood disclosure not required in Florida
Florida homeowners may be surprised to learn that there is no state law that requires disclosure of whether a house has a history of flooding. This is in stark contrast to Texas, which has the strictest laws in the nation on such matters. However, Florida is the state...
Minimize the chance of storm damage to your Florida property
Building a home or fixing a home after it suffers damage is the perfect opportunity to ensure that it is ready for the harsh weather that comes with storms in Florida. There are some aspects of this that your contractor can help you with, but it is always a good idea...
Watch out for bad faith claims after a hurricane
You knew that a hurricane was on its way, and it was clear that all the steps you could take to prevent your home from being damaged weren't likely to be enough. The winds were strong, the rain was harsh and the damage that resulted was devastating. After the winds...