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What steps do you take at a property if you arrive there and believe its occupied?
Your insurance agent would be pleased that you asked this question. Entering an occupied property and performing property preservation services is one of the top reasons for insurance claims and legal action against contractors.
The answer to this question that will do you the must good is a short statement with a question:
You are responsible for anything and everything that happens. What do you need to do to protect yourself?
If there is ANY doubt, do not proceed. First, since questioning occupancy is a legitimate reason for delay, involve the company that sent the preservation work order. They may have additional information you are not aware of.
Confirm existence or absence of personal property and utilities. Consult with neighbors and contact utility companies. It would be very prudent to visit the property several times at different times of the day and evening to see if there are any changes that would influence your decision.
You should have already consulted with your local legal adviser and with their help, prepared a check list of items and actions that lessen the likelihood of entering an occupied property.
starting a new business property preservation where is the best place to purchase or download cost per unit etc. lock change debris removal ets.I want to make sure i don't overbid/ underbid ?
The HUD specifications have all of the fee schedules you need; you will find the maximum allowed fees for your state along with any local variations. The specs contain fees for each state as well as the nation-wide fee schedule for various services. Put your state name in the search window and look around.
What is the proper steps tp take if a house appears to be occupied and you have a secure order?
Step one: Protect your interest.
Step two: Protect your interest.
Step three: Cover your rear end.
Step four: Do all the usual stuff: Check utilities, check with neighbors and so forth.
I won't hesitate to recommend you visit the property several times at different times of the day to see if anything gives you more information to go on.
If you are not given the time to assure yourself of the occupancy status, take a picture and send it along with a trip charge - don't do anything else.
Also, for your information, working on a non-vacant property and working on the wrong property are the causes for the two most common law suits and insurance claims for contractors.
Is the Maximum Allowable Cost Per Property in Texas of 1 Unit $1100 for intitial securing the property or all work that needs to be done such a pool, mowing and clearing debris.
I've heard that a picture is worth a thousand words. Let's hope so because I drew up a little graphic which I hope makes it all easier to understand. For the time being, I have added a link to the front main menu. Look for and click on P.P. Circle on the front page.
What is the maximum allowable charges for single unit dwellings in Virginia?
The maximum allowable charge for single unit dwellings in Virginia is $1400
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