Owners of condominium units in Alabama may wish to learn all they can about a property’s termite bond in order to help avoid paying for unexpected repairs. The Post and Courier reported on the homeowners association of a 42-unit condo complex that sued their...
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How fast can termites ruin your home?
If you are shopping for a home in Alabama or have recently purchased one, you will want to make sure the house is not compromised by a present or prior termite infestation. However, it can be difficult to detect if a colony has laid waste to the building’s...
Alabama takes termite treatment fraud claims seriously
The idea that termites may be destroying your Alabama home’s structural integrity may strike fear in your heart. After all, real estate is often a person’s most important asset or investment. Termite companies know this but still often fail to properly treat homes as...
4 tips for preventing termites in Alabama homes
Termite damage. There are two words every Alabama homeowner and potential homebuyer loathes hearing. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, treating the structural damage caused by termites costs property owners more than $2 billion each year....
What is full disclosure on the part of the seller?
A realtor is a licensed individual who is bound by the law to do certain things when selling a home. However, a selling realtor depends on the truthfulness of his client, and if the seller is not truthful with the realtor, that information may never be disclosed to...
Could a termite lawsuit recover more than the value of your home?
Dealing with a major termite problem is a headache as a homeowner — but it could also be grounds for a lawsuit if a termite company or home seller wronged you. In Mobile, Alabama, you could seek financial damages in certain situations. One of the most frequently asked...
What is a Wood Infestation Report?
As an Alabama resident, no one needs to tell you that termites pose a continuing problem in our state. Should you wish to sell your home or buy a new home, termites and the damage they have caused to the home in question can become a major roadblock. A Wood...
Mobile ranked top city for termites
Here at The Mims Firm, P.C., in Mobile, Alabama, we represent numerous homeowners who have found termite damage in their home after they bought it. We, therefore, understand what a problem termites present in this area. Now comes a report by Mobile Real-Time News...
What types of damage can termites cause?
Termites are more than just inconvenient – they are also dangerous. They can wreak havoc on your home and cause devastating damage. In fact, the National Pest Management Association claims that termites result in approximately $5 billion in property damage every year....
How much does a termite infestation cost to fix?
A termite infestation in your home is nothing to take lightly. Termites can do a wide range of damage, and serious issues often occur in a relatively short period of time. Additionally, termite damage is expensive to remedy, especially when an infestation is ongoing....