Do You Have The Power To Choose Your Mitigation/Restoration Contractor

2/25/2020 (Permalink)

Always read a contract, even the fine print, carefully before signing

It’s perfectly reasonable to be suspicious about a roofer, builder, mitigation or restoration company your HOA or property manager refers you to see after a loss to your home.

 It is entirely true that many HOAs and property managers may have a tight rein on what the contractor can and cannot do.

In Colorado, property owners have the final say in who they hire to work on their homes. Since the claimant owns the property, it is up to him or her how to handle repairs – including who to hire.

 In the rare event that you signed a contract giving the HOA or property manager the “right to repair,” you might have given up your right to choose a different contractor than the one your HOA or property manager recommends. Always check a contract for this language before signing. In these cases, your contract may require you to cooperate with the contractor your HOA or property manager chooses – or else lose your right to benefits. However, if you want to go through your personal insurance and not use the benefits of your HOA or property manager, you do have final say who you hire.

Contact your HOA or property manager and ask about your contract directly. Review your contract to see if you signed an agreement giving the HOA or property manager the right to repair. Otherwise, you still retain the power to choose your contractor. No matter how adamant your HOA or property manager is about going with its contractor of choice, don’t give in to the pressure. Instead, do your research and choose the best company for the job in your area, even if it’s not the same company your HOA or property manager recommends.

In the event of an emergency and you need a trustworthy and dependable mitigation specialist company, call SERVPRO of Greeley/Windsor at 970-353-1388.  You will speak with a representative of SERVPRO Greeley/Windsor, 24/7/365.