COMPENSATION FOR MATERIAL DAMAGE DUE TO FLOODING

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Our life is unpredictable and full of unpleasant situations. One such situation is water damage caused by neighbors. It’s not only unpleasant but also financially burdensome to deal with these issues. However, it’s important to understand how to act correctly in such situations, as the responsible party doesn’t always willingly compensate for material damages.

How well the victim of water damage responds to the situation directly affects the compensation for future property damage.

• Step 1. Documenting the water damage

In order to claim property damage compensation in the future, it’s necessary to document the fact of the flooding. You should contact the building management, which could be a homeowners’ association (HOA) or a housing maintenance company (HMC). Representatives of the management must inspect the premises as part of a commission and draw up a report on the flooding.

It’s important that the report notes the fact of the flooding and the reasons why it happened. The report should also detail the damages (damage to renovations, furniture, etc.). If the responsible party refuses to sign the report, this must also be noted.

The report must be signed by all members of the commission. One copy is given to the owner of the flooded premises. This report will be one of the main pieces of evidence when seeking compensation for property damage caused by the flooding.

• Step 2. Determining the cost of damages.

To seek property damage compensation for flooding, you need to know the extent of the damage. You can order an expert assessment to understand the damage based on their conclusions. Alternatively, you can provide an estimate prepared by a construction company that carried out the restoration after the flooding as proof of the costs incurred.

• Step 3. Out-of-court settlement of the dispute.

With a damage report and cost estimate in hand, you can approach the responsible party with a proposal to voluntarily compensate for the damage. This will save time and reduce the costs the responsible party would incur if the case went to court.

• Step 4. Taking the case to court.

If it is not possible to get compensation for property damage caused by the flooding through voluntary means, the next step is to go to court. At this stage, it’s necessary to find a lawyer who will help prepare a lawsuit and, if necessary, represent your interests in court. The lawsuit must include the flooding report, the cost estimate, and, if available, evidence that attempts to settle the dispute out of court were made.

Additionally, when filing a lawsuit, you must pay a court fee of 1% of the amount of property damage compensation sought due to the flooding.

Therefore, there is a solution to every problematic situation if you approach it correctly. If you need compensation for property damage caused by flooding, don’t hesitate to seek legal assistance. A specialist will not only provide consultation but also help gather evidence and prepare the case for out-of-court settlement.

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Step 2: Get a Consultation. After the initial contact, we will schedule a convenient time for a consultation. The consultation will continue until all your questions are answered. During it, you will be able to describe your situation, and we will provide you with an initial case assessment and the prospects for its fastest resolution.

Step 3: Strategy Development. Based on the information provided, we will develop an individual plan that takes into account all the specifics of your case. You will learn about the specific steps we will take to ensure the desired result and a successful outcome in court.

Step 4: Legal Support. After the strategy is approved, we begin working. Our lawyers handle your case from start to finish, ensuring the protection of your interests at every stage—from document preparation to court representation.

Step 5: Achieving Results. Upon completing the case, you will receive a detailed report of the work done and, most importantly, the resolution of your problem. We will support you until you get the desired result and all issues are resolved.

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