What to Do If a Contractor Damages Your Home in Florida
If a contractor damages your home in Florida, document everything immediately with photos and video, stop the work, and notify the contractor in writing. G
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What Is Bad Faith Insurance in Florida?
Bad faith insurance in Florida is when an insurance company fails to handle a valid claim honestly and fairly — by unreasonably denying, delaying, underpay
What Happens If an Unlicensed Contractor Damages My Property in Florida?
If an unlicensed contractor damages your property in Florida, you can sue them in civil court for the cost of repairs — and Florida law is heavily on your
Is a Contractor Liable for Water Damage They Caused?
Yes. In Florida, a contractor is generally liable for water damage they cause through negligent or defective work — a plumber who bursts a pipe, an HVAC te
How to Sue American Home Shield
To sue American Home Shield (AHS), first exhaust the contract's internal dispute process, then send a written demand letter giving the company a final chan
How to Keep Homeowners Insurance After a Plumbing Claim in Florida
To keep your homeowners insurance after a plumbing claim in Florida, fix the leak permanently and document the repair, keep your claim count low, pay any s
How to File a Complaint Against a Contractor in Florida
To file a complaint against a contractor in Florida, submit a written complaint to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) online at
How to Fight a Home Warranty Denial
To fight a home warranty denial, get the denial in writing, read your contract's covered-items and exclusions sections, then file a written appeal with doc
How Long Is a Contractor Liable for Their Work in Florida?
In Florida, a contractor can generally be held liable for defective work for up to 4 years from when the problem was discovered (or should have been discov
How Long Do You Have to File a Property Damage Claim in Florida?
In Florida, you generally have 1 year from the date of loss to give your insurance company notice of a new property damage claim, and 18 months to report a
Does Renters Insurance Cover Flood Damage?
No. A standard renters insurance policy does not cover flood damage. Flooding from rising external water — storm surge, an overflowing river, heavy rain th
Does a Contractor's Insurance Pay for Damage to My Home?
Yes — if a contractor damages your home while working, the contractor's general liability insurance is generally the policy that pays for the repairs, not
Do I Need Plumber Insurance in Florida?
Yes. To hold a Florida plumbing contractor license, the state requires you to carry liability and property-damage insurance, and—if you have employees—work
What to Do About a Denied Mold Damage Claim in Florida
If your Florida insurer denied a mold damage claim, do not assume the decision is final. Request the denial in writing, read the exact policy language and
Can You Sue a Home Warranty Company for Denying a Claim?
Yes. If a home warranty company in Florida wrongfully denies a covered claim, you can sue it for breach of contract once you have exhausted the dispute ste
Can I Sue a Contractor for Property Damage in Florida?
Yes. In Florida you can sue a contractor for property damage caused by negligence, defective workmanship, or breach of your written agreement. You generall
Hail Damage Roof Insurance Claim: What You Need to Know
Filing a hail damage roof insurance claim means documenting the storm damage, notifying your homeowners insurer promptly, getting a professional inspection
Are Roofers Responsible for Leaks
Yes — roofers can be legally responsible for leaks caused by faulty workmanship, and in many cases homeowners have a right to demand repairs, reimbursement
Florida Construction Defect Attorney: What Fort Lauderdale Property Owners Need to Know
A Florida construction defect attorney can navigate Chapter 558, expert evidence, GL insurance disputes, and litigation for Fort Lauderdale property owners harmed by defective construction.
Florida's Statute of Limitations for Contractor Damage Claims: What Miami Homeowners Must Know
Florida's four-year statute of limitations on contractor damage claims is strictly enforced. Miami homeowners must act before the deadline or permanently lose the right to recover.
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