Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

If a handyman that uses a company van with a license on it and makes a big mistake on my house, flooded my kitchen responsible? I am going through my home owners insurance but can I go after the company for letting a unqualified contractor work on my home? Maybe the company did not know he was doing this skilled job. I assumed he was licensed in plumping. I should have never assumed.


Asked on 7/04/16, 8:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

If you have made a claim with your insurance, they are subrogated to your rights. You cannot make another claim and collect twice.

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Answered on 7/05/16, 5:27 am
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

You could make a claim

Against the negligent contractor. The damages are limited to the repair costs. As stated you cannot collect insurance and against the contractor. Discuss your options with an attorney.

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Answered on 7/05/16, 6:21 am


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