Let Property Insurance – Important Things To Know

Donna asks…

Is there an All-Covering insurance out there?

Obviously, this sounds insane and I can guess that the answer is already ‘NO’, but does there exist an insurance that covers everything from health, auto, home, and property? If so, let me know! “Why”, you ask? Less worry, less frustration, less money gambled, more control, better ability to get what you need when you need it, no extras or frills, loopholes, bills, and hassles.

I know, you’re laughing . . .

Thank you.

answers:

No, there isn’t.

Even within each of those policy types, there are always things that are STILL not covered.

If it makes you feel any better, there are less than a handful of companies that write, for example, both life and car insurance; and they usually do a pretty good job on only ONE of them.

Robert asks…

Help..Car accident on private property?

I had a recent car accident in a grocery store parking lot. My insurance company has let me down. I was hit with my car needing towed. My knee has lots of damage. The woman left, said she did not understand. I had a witness that got the plate numbers. After many calls the police finally came and went to her home and brought her back. They would not write a report, private property. My insurance said 50 50. I could not believe it. Is there an attorney in Simi Valley, Ca. area that would talk with me. My first accident, no tickets…..I have never broke a law……..I sure do not want a chip on my shoulder, which I have now.

answers:

You may want to file a complaint with the california
state department of insurance against your insurance
company if your policy states you are entitled to more than
50%. Good luck!

David asks…

If an accident occurs at work and my vehicle was involved but no property was damaged and bills were paid by?

employer through workers compensation can I be suid 3 years later for medical bills,personal suffering and work loss {company furnish’s sick days however he never missed enough days to use them all} and should I get a lawyer or let my car insurance handle it?

answers:

Q1. Are you sure about that three years? Not like 2 years 11 months?

Yes, they can sue you. But if they waited three years (see Q1) before their initial filing, they are out of luck in most places. If you have been served legal papers, you definitely need to contact your insurance company.

A lot of lawyers give free consultations in matters like this. The free consultation couldn’t hurt.

Chris asks…

what do i need to start a property maintenance business?

i have recently been contracted by a letting agents to do gardening work, but now i’m thinking of offering complete property maintenance work. i have public liability and employers liability insurance (£12 million total) but that was specific insurance for gardening work, so i wont be covered for anything else.

answers:

Draw up a plan for what you would like to offer, how it would work and what you can charge for it. If you have an in to lettings agents already, it makes it easier to say to them that you’re expanding what you do.

Your insurance company will probably be able to sort out your cover with just a telephone call. You won’t pay any more for it, in all probability, just have the policy changed to reflect the expanded business.

A plan is important so that you know what you’re taking on and how you’re going to handle it. It doesn’t have to be too formal if you’re not applying for funding but it helps keep you going in the right direction.

Good luck!

Helen asks…

Can you keep an unregistered, uninsured vehicle on your property if you don’t plan on using public roads?

Lets say I wanted to park a trailer on my property to live in permanently. Do I still need to pay registration and insurance for it if I don’t plan on towing it on public roads?

answers:

NO, HOWEVER what state are you in? CA has a lot of laws based on greed. I have kept travel trailers for years , unregistered, and moved them around (I always moved on a sunday morning, as early as I could, it was my favorite VFC DAY, or very few cops. The problem is later on, if you have to move it, and its registered to you, you either take the chance, or pay back fees and registration. If you do not plan to move the trailer, there is no agency that will come enforce any fees and insutance for a trailer, is usually with the vehicle pulling it. Dont worry about it .

Sandra asks…

Home insurance – does it protect you if you get sued by killing someone in your car?

Lets say you kill the neighbors kid by running him over.
The family decides to sue you for 3 million.
Your car only carries 100,000 in liability.

The family decides to sue you and try to get your house.
Home insurance is just 100K if someone gets hurt in your property.
Not sure if that would even apply.
Can they take your house?
Pretend its a million dollar house and its paid off.
My goodness – thank you!!!!!!!

answers:

Auto insurance covers you for liability you incur from an Auto accident. Homeowners insurance covers you for liability you incur from activities for just about anything you do outside of your car. There is actually an Auto exclusion as part of your Homeowners. It covers you for slip and falls in and around your home, if you drive a golf ball into another golfer, if you run somebody over while skiing, etc. An umbrella policy covers you for everything you might do and pays excess of the limits you carry on your Homeowners and Auto policy. If you are concerned about being sued for so much and having your home taken away or your wages garnished you should increase your limits on your Homeowners, Auto and buy an umbrella policy. I carry $250,000 per person $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and $100,000 for property damage on my Auto. I carry $300,000 combined single limit (both bodily injury and property damage) on my Homeowners. And carry a personal umbrella for $2,000,000 which I’m thinking about increasing to $3,000,000 or $4,000,000.

Jenny asks…

I received insurance money to repair vandalized home, but is short $8,000. Can’t afford repairs-what to do?

The investment home’s value in Atlanta sunk from $265,000 to just over $100,000 (estimated) before the vandalism. It’s a negative amortization mortage, which means my principal increases every month. It started out at $209,000 on this rehab, and is now up to $216,000 – monthly payment of $1121, but max rent of $900. I had already warned bank before vandalism that I might not be able to make payments, and have hired a non-profit negotiator to request deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or short sale (which is tougher now, since the vandalism). My insurance company agreed it was $26,000 in damage but then claimed depreciation on an actual cost basis of $8,000. Unfortunately, when I deposited the funds, creditors took out a chunk of it through automatic payments, so I don’t even have the full amount now. Other investors advise to not throw bad money after good, but pay off other debts, and let the property foreclose. Can the bank force insurance co. to pay more funds? What are my options?

answers:

The bank cannot force the insurance company to pay more. I’m assuming you didn’t have replacement value insurance, because you say the company agreed there was $26K in damage but only gave you $8K. You could revisit the issue with the insurance company, but they aren’t known for being all that flexible.

I’m surprised the insurance company didn’t require that you deposit the funds for repair in an escrow account, because that would have protected them against your other creditors.

All in all you sound like a person who takes a lot of risks, and that’s okay if you realize that sometimes those risks aren’t going to pay off. I’d suggest folding up your tents and moving on.

Maria asks…

I’m buying a property, what surveys should I have done and is a valuation the same thing?

Hi there, I have put an offer in on a house, it was built in the 1930′s and would like to get it thoroughly checked out before going any further.

I have spoken to various mortgage lenders and they have said I need to get a valuation. Is this the same thing as a survey? I would like to check the structure of the property, would a home buyers report do this, or should I get a full structural survey.

I have also noticed that in the next door garden, there is a 25 – 30 metres tree that is fairly close to the house. The tree has obviously been there a long time, but is this something I should be worried about, in terms of it falling over onto my house? Would a survey, check that out, should I check it out? Or not worry about it and let insurance cover it if it were to happen?

I am guessing the valuation is a seperate thing to prove the house is of the mortgage value?

Any help and ideas greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

answers:

Get a full structural survey and check (with the council) if there is a TPO (tree preservation order – if there is neither you nor the neighbour will be able to do anything about the tree. It is worth the extra on a property of age, to get a full survey. I was quite startled when mine came thumping through the door – it was the size of a phone book! Only because it covered every last thing – not necessarily bad! At least I knew he’d done the job! You are right a valuation is just for mortgage purposes although if there is a problem they may retain monies until an obvious problem is sorted eg roof tiles or flashing causing a bit of damp.

Ruth asks…

I can i put a lien on someones property for repayment of mortgage payments,taxes and insurance?

Three years ago my grandparents helped us buy a home. they put the down payment and its in their name. the taxes and insurance were included in this contract. a year later they refinanced their house to pay off ours and we now make the payment on their home. she passed away a few months ago and the kids are in charge. there could be something in the will about our house but they will not let us see it. they wont let us see statements and are planning on selling it out from us. they wont sign the deed over to us so we can refinance to pay off the other house. What can i do and can i put a lien on the other house so i can get the money we have already put into it.

answers:

You will need to consult a lawyer for you may have to move quickly and try and make a claim against the estate for monies spent, for once the assets are probated you may not have a cause of action against the heirs for the monies outlaid during the deceased person time alive

But you will not be able to just file a lien, either you need to argue you case with the probate court or seek civil action against the estate, hopefully you have some things in writing and not verbal

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