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Carrier refuses to test for mold after water damage.
Mold testing adds scope and cost; carriers often resist.
Carrier refuses to test for mold after water damage.
Root cause
Why this happens
Mold testing adds scope and cost; carriers often resist.
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Your rights as a Florida policyholder
If moisture conditions and time suggest mold likelihood, testing is reasonable.
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What to do
Solution steps
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Step 1
Commission independent mold assessment
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Step 2
Document moisture conditions and timeline
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Step 3
Submit with supplemental
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Step 4
Escalate via appraisal if needed
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Know the law
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FS 626.854 Public Adjusters
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FS 627.70131 Carrier Duties
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FS 627.70132 Notice Deadlines
When you must file.
FS 627.7142 Bill of Rights
What the carrier owes you.
FS 626.9744 Matching
Reasonable matching requirement.
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