Hi Jennifer, may I suggest seeking a grant from a local community program. Like where i live it would be called Columbia opportunities. most counties thru the area of the states have these programs. also call that insurance company and tell them your plight lay it right out but you will even sign a lettter of intent to seek funding to do the needed repairs. I had such a situation but only because of a bad roof years ago and I disagreed with them as we had no leaks. however she said show me a contract or intent with a contractor and they the insurance company extended the shut off for 30 days. wow you got a claim paid for water damage? twice we tried that after being flood and oh no it was" an act of God". yeah right. either way good luck. check with your local agencies even your Mayors office to ask where to seek emrgency funding. One more long stretch. is to check with your local Boy Scout Troop. maybe they could spruce up the yard and throw a paint job on the front stairs or something as a Eagle Project. . keep us posted and good luck. Lee
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 05:30:24AM -0500, Jennifer Jackson wrote: > Hey Everyone, > > > > I have myself in a difficult spot and I do not know how to ask what I need > without giving some of the back ground. It will not help me to get advice > that does not take in the full picture. > > > > My home owner's insurance is about to be canceled. Essentially this is based > on our not keeping our home in good repair. My husband is in total denial > about it being our fault, but he is wrong. So my two questions are how do I > get insurance on a house when I have had two water damage claims in the last > year, and wat are the main things to try and get looking decent before the > inspection. I do mean essential too. My yard is over grown and I have holes > in my walls and ceilings. > > > > I do not know how to make my husband care enough about where we live to be > better about this. My hope is that now that the kids are all in school I > will be able to do some of these things myself. It has just become urgent > because I have got to get someone in here to inspect and approve us for new > insurance. I am sorry I am not sounding to optimistic here, but I just had > another big fight with my husband about the roof and other needed repairs. I > am feeling a little to drained to sound positive. > > > > > > Jennifer > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > -- No amount of genius can overcome a preoccupation with detail.
