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New Roofing Laws Mean Big Changes for Many Roofers, but Not for Central Florida’s Premiere Roofing Services’ Company
Port Orange, FL – Thanks to hurricanes and strong storms, Florida is one of the few states with extensive roofing regulation. Now, the laws have changed for how you can get your roof repaired or replaced. On July 1, 2021, a new Florida law (SB76) took effect, changing how roofers and insurance companies handle roofing claims and how homeowners can make claims.
The main changes homeowners and business owners need to know, include:
Property insurance claims, supplemental claims and reopened claims must be filed within two years
Property insurers must provide full-replacement coverage for roofs under 10 years old
For roofs 10 years old and older, property insurers can now use a “roof surface reimbursement schedule” to sell policies, essentially offering reduced coverage based on roof age and type and adjust claims to actual cash value
Note: This does not apply for a total loss caused by a “covered peril”
Property insurers can now offer homeowners the option of purchasing a state value limit for roof coverage
Property owners must give 60-day detailed notice to the insurance company before filing a lawsuit
Attorneys who file lawsuits on the behalf of contractors are now limited in how fees are awarded in insurance litigation
Contractors and public adjusters can no longer offer incentives to property owners, nor can they accept any incentives for referrals
Roofers are no longer allowed to solicit door-to-door
Supporters maintain the purpose of the new law is to stop the escalating insurance rates homeowners face due to the increased number of lawsuits that have led to increased insurance premiums and the rising construction costs, while opponents argue the changes don’t guarantee rate drops and will hurt homeowners in the long run.
What does this new law mean for Central Florida roofers and contractors? Aside from no soliciting and not offering incentives, not much. For R/J Group, Inc. the new law doesn’t change anything, as these are the practices Central Florida’s premier roofing and construction services’ company doesn’t believe in.
“We handle all of our business with the utmost integrity; it’s how we’ve done business for 36 years and how we’ll continue to do business,” said Ian Johnson, President of R/J Group, Inc. “When you suspect you have roof damage, you need to call a licensed roofing company … someone you trust. We know the laws and will ensure your roof is repaired or replaced to the highest standards. We back our products 100%.”
R/J Group, Inc. maintains a full-time service department with technicians who are dedicated to providing exceptional roof services for leaks and general maintenance. When it comes to roofing, R/J Group believes high-quality installation and service can help prevent future damage and repairs.
Visit r-jgroup.com to request a free estimate or call 386-200-5064 for more information.
About R/J Group, Inc.
Family owned and operated since 1985, R/J Group, Inc. provides Florida with the region’s premier roofing services to complete your project on time and within budget. Licensed as both a general contractor and roofing company, it brings an added level of experience and expertise to diagnose roofing concerns and structural damage.
R/J Group, Inc. is a recipient of the 2019 FRSA-Self Insurers Fund Outstanding Safety Award for the Central Florida District. Recently, the company also received The American Advertising Federation Daytona Beach’s Gold Award for Direct Mail-Flat Campaign and Gold Award for Social Media Campaign.
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