SHODDY ROOF INSTALLATION
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SHODDY ROOF INSTALLATION
HELLO! I PURCHACED A SMALL MANUFACTURED HOME IN FLA IN 2005. ONE MAIN REASON I CHOSE THIS HOME WAS BECAUSE IN 2004 A NEW ROOF WAS ADDED. I JUST HAD TO PUT UP A NEW ROOF BECAUSE THE ONE THAT WAS PUT UP PREVIOUSLY WAS SHODDY & CAUSING DMG.. NOW THERE INS CO IS TELLING ME THAT THEY WILL ONLY GIVE ME $200. FOR DMG WOOD. THE NEW ROOD JUST COST ME THOUSANDS. DO I HAVE ANY OTHER RECOURSE TO RE COUP SOME OF THE MONEY BECAUSE I SHOULD NOT OF HAD TO INSTALL A NEW ROOF FOR MAYBE 20 YRS NOT 4. THANK YOU
Asked on June 29, 2009 under Personal Injury, Florida
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Did the previous owner have a warranty on it given to you? A new roof's warranty or guarantee may not be effective when the ownership of a home exchanges hands. In terms of issues you may have with the insurance company, try your state's Dept of Insurance.
In terms of issues you may have with the roofing company or manufacturer, try your state's Attorney General office.
Otherwise, you can always exercise your civil litigation rights -- try consulting with an attorney in your state who specializes in construction law or contract law. Try www.attorneypages.com and check his or her record at the Florida State Bar.
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