Home Defects and Damages
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Whether new or old, houses are complex systems that sometimes deliver unpleasant surprises -- a leaking roof or windows, a cracked foundation, substandard wiring, and so on. Learn what you can do -- or where you can seek compensation -- after a defect comes to light.
Common Sources of Trouble
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Insurance Coverage and Claims
Don't wait until after the disaster to find out whether you've truly taken out your full ounce of prevention.
Ten tips to keep in mind as you interact with your insurance company and its adjustors.
Don't become on of the many homeowners who learn the hard way (or the wet way) that their homeowners' insurance doesn't cover property damage caused by hurricanes and floods.
Taking Action Against the Responsible Party
Do you have a claim, what evidence will you need to prove it, and what damages might you be awarded?
Construction defects are a common issue with newly built homes. Here's what to do.
Damage to fences raise complex questions about how to claim recovery in conjunction with a neighbor.
If you weren't told of an existing defect in the house you bought, the burden should not fall on your shoulders alone.
Even new homes can have problems -- and the fault may lie with whoever constructed it.
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