How do I repair a storm damaged house?
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How can I determine damage from roommate setting off apartment sprinkler system?
I think you are operating under a bit of a misconception here. The management is saying that this other guy is going to pay for the damage to THEIR property (carpet, walls, etc.). They have nothing to do with your property at all; that is your responsibility. I get the impression that you do not have your own renter's insurance policy. Too bad; they are inexpensive and would have really helped you out in this case. Learn your lesson here and buy it next time, or continue to gamble as you have that nothing will happen. Your ONLY recourse is to seek compensation from the roommate who caused the damage. You cannot do this remotely; you must go there and assess your damage. Create an inventory of what was damaged and take pictures. Gather your receipts for the damaged items, or at least get documentation of what their replacement cost is. For the collection, you will need to obtain a professional appraisal of their value before and after the incident. You will have to pay for this appraisal, but you can add its cost to your damages. Otherwise, you can only identify their face value and not claim any "collectible" value. Once you have all this in order, you present the information to the roommate along with a demand for repayment. You can decide how long you want to give him to come up with the money; there are no rules here other than be reasonable. If he does not pay, you can then file suit in small claims court. It sounds like the evidence is in your favor and you would likely obtain a judgment. But that doesn't mean you get the money then and there. If he does not pay the awarded jugdment, you must then go back to court to seek authorization to garnish his wages and/or attach assets. If he doesn't make a lot of money or moves frequently, you may never see much of this money at all. He will have the unpaid judgement on his credit report to live with, but that doesn't bother some people. If that roommate was smart enough to purchase renter's insurance, then his insurance policy would protect him and pay both the landlord and you for legitimate damages, up to the policy limits. But again, most young people don't think of this or see its value until something like this happens to teach the lesson.
Can I charge tenant for animal damages? Their dog completely ruined lawn from urine?
Absolutely! They are responsible for any & all damages caused by the dog. You charge them what ever it costs. You simply pass along the landscaper's & house painter's exact bills.
I have no damage inside -- Does the roofing co. need to come inside home for an estimate on replacement roof?
@shawn: I do have wood shingles under my current roof. Thanks for the answers. I was just wondering if the person who is giving me my estimate will have to come inside and wander around. There's no damage inside. Thanks, and if you have more info, be happy to hear it.
How much wall prep is included in the estimate of house painting? What is the most leading company in Melbourne?
Wall painting is a classical case of 50% preparation , 30% actual painting effort and 20% cleaning up. The more you prepare , the less you repent later in cleaning up.I never hired someone to do it, but enlist support of my family.Frankly, if you do not prepare well… you end up doing 200% work.The work would involve preparation of the site, the sequence in which you want to paint the walls, the drying up time, the 2nd coat, the plan for painting the edges ( which takes the max time.), the team who will do it ( some guys do well in finer aspects of painting.. specially the edges.. while other are good at broad strokes but poor where it requires spending time to pain the edges, cornices., etc.)Best is to go to the local paint shop and ask them for guidance on Paint, Brushes, Tapes, Plastic covers, etc. Go to YT and look for some videos.In a nutshell:a. Plan Plan Plan.b. Seek inputs from local store.c. Buy the relevant stuff.d. Identify the team who will do the paint.e. Schedule which rooms to start with, what walls to paint first, etc.f. Clarity on drying time, 2nd coat , etc.g. Time of the day.. you do not want to keep on painting when sunlight goes away.h. Proper plan on how to clean the messi. Get the right clothes and footwear to wear… so that they can be disposed off .You do not want to walk all over your place with wet paint from the plastic sheets damaging the floors in your house.
How do insurance adjusters estimate the cost of repair for a damaged car? How do they interact with the repair shop in coming up with the estimate?
Good appraisers (repair estimators) go to school to learn how to estimate properly. I went to a school called Vale Tech, now called Vale Training. Some appraisers come from body shops or learn on the job. They attend training workshops, are periodically tested and their estimates are reviewed for accuracy.The appraiser writes his own repair estimate, using crash books and estimating software. He carefully weeds out overlapping labor. He checks availability of manufacturer’s parts, aftermarket parts, and used parts (“like kind and quality”). All of these have legitimate roles in auto body repair. He calculates labor time, parts prices, paint and materials, etc. After he has pared down the estimate he meets with the body shop manager. They compare estimates and make adjustments. Before the appraiser leaves the shop, he and the shop manager are expected to arrive at an “agreed price of repairs”. The appraisal is then sent to the adjuster for claim settlement.If it’s a “guaranteed shop” approved by the insurance company, the claims adjuster may simply accept the shop’s estimate. Guaranteed shops are subject to unannounced inspections to make sure that they follow approved guidelines in writing estimates. They also guarantee that they will stand behind their work. (Actually all good body shops will stand behind the quality of their work.)It is quite common that additional damage will be discovered after work begins. The greater the extent of damage, the greater the likelihood of hidden damage. The shop contacts the appraiser and they agree on an “add order”. Sometimes parts prices go up and another supplement is needed. The claims adjuster will honor approved add orders and supplements even if a release has been signed.Most insurance companies deem a car to be a total loss when the cost of repairs approaches 75–80% of the market value of the car. If a car is that severely damaged, it’s probable that there will be hidden damage that would drive the repair cost even higher. (I know, I’ve been burned!)Definitions: Appraiser = an insurance company damage estimator, who may be an employee or an independent contractor. Adjuster = an insurance claim representative who investigates, evaluates and settles claims. Some adjusters are trained in estimating, but most are not.