dannysmyboy
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What is the name of your state? California.
My son owns a home. A storm came through and 2 out of 9 8-foot sections fell down. My son's neighbor wants to replace the entire 75-foot fence with a new one, and tells my son his portion will be $2000. Also, my son contacted his insurance and his insurance will only cover the 2 downed sections. My son got 2 repair estimates for $600, whereas the neighbor only has to pay for $300.
My son took pictures, has a letter from his insurance company stating what they will cover and sent the neigher a letter along with these other items stating that he is willing to get the fence repaired and didn't feel that the entire fence needed to be replaced at this time. (My husband and I looked at the fence and the other 7 sections are in excellent shape).
When the neighbor first discussed this issue with my son, he said "why go through your insurance company", they will just raise your rates.... ( I was at his home helping him clean his carpets)...
The neighbor said he is going to get the 75-foot section of fence replaced anyway and sue him for his half ($2000).
Is this neighbor just pounding sand, or does he have a legal stance?
Please advise.
My son owns a home. A storm came through and 2 out of 9 8-foot sections fell down. My son's neighbor wants to replace the entire 75-foot fence with a new one, and tells my son his portion will be $2000. Also, my son contacted his insurance and his insurance will only cover the 2 downed sections. My son got 2 repair estimates for $600, whereas the neighbor only has to pay for $300.
My son took pictures, has a letter from his insurance company stating what they will cover and sent the neigher a letter along with these other items stating that he is willing to get the fence repaired and didn't feel that the entire fence needed to be replaced at this time. (My husband and I looked at the fence and the other 7 sections are in excellent shape).
When the neighbor first discussed this issue with my son, he said "why go through your insurance company", they will just raise your rates.... ( I was at his home helping him clean his carpets)...
The neighbor said he is going to get the 75-foot section of fence replaced anyway and sue him for his half ($2000).
Is this neighbor just pounding sand, or does he have a legal stance?
Please advise.