William F. “Chip” Merlin, Jr.

Founder & President of Merlin Law Group

Merlin joins The Housing Hour this week to discuss the Gatlinburg wildfires with tips on how to work with your Insurance company after a loss.

Topics this week:
• What are the first steps to do after suffering from a fire loss?
• Does an owner have to rebuild back the way the structure was before the loss?
• If everything is gone, how do I go about making a list of what was burned?
• What am I entitled to for a replacement cost insurance?
• Dealing with contractors—who should I hire?
• My property is old and they say I have to make repairs to fit the new building codes. Am I covered for these costs?

Plus so much more!