Current Articles | Archives | Search Hurricane Charley exited Florida’s east coast causing damage to the roofs, exterior and interior of this 3-building, 3-story condominium community. The insurance company adjuster reported to the association that much of the damage would not be covered and the total covered damages may not even exceed their $43,290.00 deductible. The condo association retained…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Costa Del Sol, a 768-unit complex with 122 buildings, suffered major damage from Hurricane Andrew. When a dispute arose between Costa Del Sol and its insurer, the Florida Department of Insurance recommended the Association hire a public adjusting firm. Subsequently, Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. was hired and the Association received in excess of…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Cedar Woods Condominium Association is a 72 unit, 10 building complex with a free standing clubhouse pool center located on Florida’s Southwest Coast. Around November 1998 the Association discovered severe structural damage to studs, headers and other structural components. Their property insurer subsequently authorized repairs of collapse damages due to hidden decay of…
Current Articles | Archives | Search In 2004, an assisted living community in central Florida was in the path of Hurricanes Charlie, Frances and Jeanne and sustained increasing damage with each storm. Keith Grams of Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. met with insurance company adjusters who initially argued the extent of damage to the building’s roof, exterior and interior finishes.…
Current Articles | Archives | Search The Sand Cay Condominium Association consists of a ten building complex situated directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Longboat Key, Florida. In the process of replacing an aging window, the Association discovered severe wood framing damage (hidden decay) around the unit. Concerned that the condition could be more widespread, additional testing commenced…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Ultimar Condominium Association suffered a water loss which rendered its fire alarm system inoperative. The city officials demanded evacuation of the condo tower until the system was made operational. The Association incurred fire watch costs which were denied by the insurance company. Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. were hired by Ultimar and not only…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Windward Pointe Condominium community is located in St. Petersburg, Florida and is comprised of over 200 individual units. After discovering severe hidden water and insect damage to structural members of certain buildings, Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. was retained to conduct further investigations. After preparing, presenting and negotiating the claim on behalf of the…
Current Articles | Archives | Search The Enclave is a condominium complex located in Destin, Florida. The complex is comprised of two 7-story hi-rise buildings with 82 units. The buildings are located across the street from the White Sands on the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane “Opal” came ashore and, in the opinion of their insurance company, caused damages of…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Lake Forest Townhomes, a community of 295 homeowners, discovered severe structural damage due to hidden decay and termite damages. This community retained Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. and other experts that resulted in a $2,075,000.00 settlement from three property insurers and a pest control company. Public Adjuster:Dick TutwilerPosted in:Condominium, Condominium Association Property Insurance ClaimsClaim…
Current Articles | Archives | Search The Key West Beach Club Condominium Association located directly on the Atlantic Ocean in Key West, Florida is this community’s most prestigious and upscale condominium resort. On September 25, 1998 this complex was damaged by Hurricane “Georges” and suffered resulting windstorm and flood damage. After being advised by their insurance company adjusting representatives…