Moving Check List

April 15th, 2008

Just before you move, you should go through the following checklist and ensure you’ve taken care of everything on it.

  1. Have you arranged new utilities for your new house?
  2. Have you taken final meter readings and phoned them in – or will phone them in on the first day the utilities are open?
  3. Have you informed your bank, mobile phone and any other companies who regularly bill you at your old address of your new address?
  4. Do you regularly contract a gardener, milk delivery, maid service or other third party service that you need to cancel?
  5. Have you arranged a mail redirect?
  6. Have you turned off the gas, water and electricity, if asked?
  7. Have you stopped all utilities, and informed any tax or local authorities of your move so that they can adjust your final bill and have it forwarded to your house?
  8. Is everything packed, removed, binned or accounted for?
  9. If you are leaving furniture, have you checked that there’s nothing in, underneath, behind or on top of it?
  10. Have you fulfilled any items that will ensure the return of your deposit (if you had one?)
  11. Is everything packed and clearly marked?
  12. Have you paid, or do you have the means to pay for your new house, if required?
  13. Have you clearly explained, or marked out any repairs required within your old house?
  14. Have you left any manuals that you don’t need, for appliances or items you’re leaving behind?
  15. Have you transferred things like your driver’s license, visa, passport or work permit to your new address?

Once you’ve ensured you’ve taken care of everything, you can move on to your new house knowing that you’re able to continue your life without fear of disruption, identity theft or needing to contact the new occupants of the house with your problems. You’ll also be able to relax and enjoy the move itself.

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End Mold’s Romance With Your Bathroom

April 8th, 2008

When home buyers finally decide to purchase a new home, one of the first things they consider remodeling tends to be the bathroom. Bathroom remodeling isn’t always the easiest thing to do, especially if you are so unlucky as to find a colony of mold living in what is supposed to be one of the most comforting and relaxing areas of your home. Most people, however, wouldn’t know what to do if they found a mold colony in any part of their home, much less their beloved bathroom, even though this is one of the more likely places to find it.

The reason that the bathroom is one of the most common places to find infestations of mold is because there is a constant pattern of heat and humidity in this space. While some kinds of mold pose no threat to human beings, other kinds of mold can be hazardous to our health and can even render our homes uninhabitable. Black mold is found in many bathrooms and basements and it is very toxic. It has been known to cause rashes, fevers, flu-like symptoms and other health complications. If you discover what you think is black mold (and it truly does appear to be black), it’s best to call in a professional to get rid of it.

While it’s expensive to have the mold in your home removed, you will definitely want to put this on your to-do list. It can and will move to other parts of your home if it’s left unchecked. After the mold is removed successfully and you continue with your bathroom remodeling project, you’ll want to take steps to prevent the re-growth of mold in the future.

Install a bathroom fan while you’re remodeling if you don’t already have one. This is one of the best things that you can do to prevent mold from sneaking back into your quiet space. Bathroom fans get rid of the majority of the moisture that mold needs to grow and survive. Even if you’re not remodeling right now and your bathroom has no visible signs of mold, don’t bet on mold not invading there in the future, if you don’t have a fan in the bathroom, you should get one.

After showering or bathing, the shower curtain should be shaken off in the tub to direct as much water as possible toward the drain. Water that collects on the walls surrounding the tub should also be wiped either dry or down toward the drain with a squeegee. You want all the surfaces in your bathroom to dry out as quickly as possible.

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Gulf Shores Condos

March 27th, 2008

There are many options to choose from when choosing among gulf shores condos. In fact, the options are so many and so varied, it helps to have a very clear view of what you want to do and accomplish in the Gulf Shore area before doing any research on gulf shore condos and certainly before making a reservation. Here are some things to consider:

  1. Who Will Be Joining You On Vacation?

    Family vacations are very different from romantic getaways, and many families prefer to stay in gulf shores condos near kid-friendly attractions like zoos, water parks and nature reserves. On the other hand, if you’re taking a romantic interlude with your significant other, you may wish to rent a gulf shores condo that is farther away from such attractions and where fewer children are likely to be staying.

  2.  What Kind Of Vacationer Are You?

    If you like to spend every waking minute of your trip actively pursuing recreation, then you will need to be sure that your gulf shores condo rental offers or at least is in close proximity to convenient transportation, entertainment and possibly jetski rentals or deep-sea fishing operations. On the other hand, if you prefer a laid-back, day-long siesta in the sun with a cool beverage at hand and the gentle sound of the waves in the distance, you probably should book a gulf shore condo that is a little more off the beaten track.

  3. How Long Will You Be Staying?

    Many property owners are willing to give you major discounts on gulf shores condo rentals if you are staying a month or longer in the area. If you plan to spend the winter in Gulf Shores, for example, make sure to ask about special rates on extended stays.

  4. When Do You Like To Get Up?

    If you’re an early riser, then you won’t mind your gulf shore condo being located on the ground level, where the noise from morning activities can be a little invasive. On the other hand, if you like to sleep late, be sure to request an upper level condo.

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February 5th, 2008

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Mexican Insurance - Easier To Understand Than You Think!

December 13th, 2007

I often find that confusion lingers over the application and definition of two different types of Liability Limits, even among insurance salesmen with a great deal of experience. I often see agents advising buyers to avoid of Split Limits, as if there is something to fear after the deal is made.

In actuality, this fear scheme is unfounded. Either Split Limits or CSL Limits may or may not be the top choice, because it does not matter as much how they are exercised in a covered loss, but rather the overall dollar amount of the limit purchased.

For lesson purposes, CSL or Combined Single Limits of either $50,000 or $100,000 apply to either Property Damage Liability or Bodily Injury Liability. In other words, the maximum covered amount an insurance company will pay for damages that are your fault is either $50,000 or $100,000 and it makes no difference whether it’s a BI or PD loss.

The loss can be all Bodily Injury or all Property Damage or any combination of the two, but the maximum amount covered is $50,000 or $100,000 depending on the amount of coverage you decide to purchase.

If you have split limits, such as $100,000 worth of coverage for bodily injury (BI) per person / $300,000 BI coverage per accident, and $100,000 worth of coverage for property damage (PD), this means that the insurance company is required to pay up to $300,000 in BI (depending on the number of persons injured), as well as up to $100,000 worth of PD claims.

For example: Let’s suppose you have a choice between a $50,000 combined single limits or a policy that has split limits of $50,000 BI coverage per person, $50,000 BI coverage per accident, and $50,000 coverage in property damage.

In Mexico, you might be in an accident with someone else’s brand new SUV, so we suggest that you carry a minimum limit of $50,000 for Property Damage Liability.

In this example I choose B because I have up to $50,000 in BI coverage AND up to $50,000 in PD coverage. This also ensures that you have total coverage of $100,000 instead of $50,000, which gives you more protection.

If you’re still confused about how much each type of Mexican Automobile Insurance coverage protects you, contact your own financial adviser and have him or her go over the different types of policies with you. This information is intended for educational purposes only.

Domestic Violence

December 1st, 2007

We have all heard the term “domestic violence” at some time or another.  What does it mean?  What are your rights if you are a victim of domestic violence?  What can happen if you are accused of domestic violence?  This article in intended as a brief overview of the rights of a victim of domestic violence and the criminal and civil ramifications for those found guilty of committing an act of domestic violence.

Essentially domestic violence means an act inflicted upon a person protected by the domestic violence by an adult.  The act sets forth 14 occurrences which constitute domestic violence.  The most common acts include: assault, criminal restraint, criminal mischief, stalking and harassment.  To be a “victim of domestic violence” , you must be 18 years of age or older and be either a spouse, former spouse or any other person who is a present or former household member.  Additionally it includes all persons who have a child or are expecting a child together and all persons who have had a dating relationship.

Typically what happens is that an alleged victim or a person who has observed or over heard an argument calls the local police.  Under the law when a person claims to be a victim of domestic violence, and where a law enforcement officer responding to the incident finds probable cause to believe that domestic violence has occurred must  arrest the person accused of committing the act if the victim exhibits signs of injury or if a weapon was involved.  A person exhibits signs of injury can literally mean any mark on the victims body or even a complaint of pain.  If there are no visible signs of injury and no weapon was used the police may arrest the person and sign a complaint.

What happens once a person is arrested and a complaint has been issued for domestic violence.  Initially a municipal or superior court judge is contacted usually telephonically.  He or she will listen to the responding police officer and determine if a temporary restraining order shall be issued.  The restraining order may include things such as prohibiting the accused from contacting you in any manner and from coming to your home or place of business or not having any contact with the children.  There are a number of other provisions that the judge may impose.  A copy of the restraining order is than served upon the accused.   A hearing will than be scheduled shortly thereafter to determine whether a final restraining order shall be issued.  The hearing is before a family court judge.

In addition to any proceeding involving a restraining order, the accused will also be facing criminal or quasi criminal charges in either superior or municipal court.  It is here where a judge depending on the nature of the offense has the power to fine and incarcerate anyone found guilty of the underlying offense constituting the act of domestic violence.

Any person who is either a victim or accused in a domestic violence case would be well served retaining the service of an attorney knowledgeable in this field.

This article is not intended as a substitute for a consultation with an attorney.  The article is intended for general informational purposes. The facts and circumstances of every case are unique.  Anyone wishing to have a free consultation may contact our NJ Domestic Attorney office at 732-617-8050