Looking for the signs of termite damage can be an important way to protect your investment in your home. Unfortunately, these signs may not tell you the degree of the damage that the termites have done. By the time they arise, the termites may already have...
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What is termite inspection fraud?
Termite fraud can be a serious concern and problem for unsuspecting homeowners. To be able to protect themselves from termite fraud, homeowners and potential homeowners should be familiar with pest company frauds and what pest company fraud is. Unlicensed pest control...
Can you sue your home inspector for missing termites?
A home is a substantial investment, so it makes sense if you, like most other homebuyers, invest in a professional home inspection. Though a home inspection is costly, it can be well worth the extra expense if it means identifying costly issues before you close. What...
Can you break your lease due to termites?
Alabama residents like you want to live in a nice, clean space. Unfortunately, pests often make a livable space into one you do not want to be around. Having to deal with termites makes it difficult or impossible to live in your home. Because of that, you may want to...
5 Telltale signs of termite damage in your home
Too often, termites infest and cause thousands of dollars in structural damage to a home before homeowners ever notice any signs of their presence. Unfortunately, when it comes to termites, just because you don’t see the signs, it doesn’t mean they’re not there....
Does homeowners insurance cover termite damage?
If you have wondered why it is important for Termite companies to do a good job when eradicating termites from your home or reporting infestations, it is because the Termite company might be the only protection you have if you have an infestation of termites. Even...
Caveat emptor places the burden of proof on the homebuyer
Buying an Alabama home is an expensive proposition, and you likely take steps that ensure everything from the paperwork to the condition of the home is in order. However, if you discover the house has a termite infestation after your purchase goes through, you may...
Failure to disclose termites and strong emotions
Our law office realizes the many pressures that new homeowners face, from financial concerns to stress related to a recent move. However, it is especially upsetting for people to discover that a home they recently purchased is infested with termites (even though...
Does a seller have to disclose termite damage?
The process of buying a home in Alabama may not be the simplest or shortest thing you have ever done. However, your vigilance throughout the process may prevent you from ending up with a home full of problems such as an unseen termite infestation. While you may expect...
How to tell termites from ants
When you spot little pests in your home, it’s easy to brush them off and say, oh, we’ve got ants. Or maybe you go the other direction and assume everything is a house-destroying termite. Either species is a pest, but as a homeowner it can be helpful to know the...





