Also, coming down to Villages

[cricket1001]

Hi y'all,

I purchased my house in TV last April but haven't been able to move until ... hopefully in a Month. I had water damage and my insurance finally approved the mold remediator's estimate after 4 1/2 months. The mold remediators started yesterday. :a040:

I'm flying down tomorrow to check things out and determine what floors and cabinets to get. They were all ruined due to water damage.

I was thinking of renting a golf cart while here. Many of the rental places that I found with google search seem to be closed. Does anyone know where I could rent a golf cart, inexpensively, for maybe 5-6 days. I have seen terms of golf carts and golf cars. Are golf cars able to go to say Fruitland or can they only be on streets that only go 30mph?

Thanks so much for helping out this newbie!!! I can't wait till I can start helping newbies.
Pat

[graciegirl]

Hi y'all,

I purchased my house in TV last April but haven't been able to move until ... hopefully in a Month. I had water damage and my insurance finally approved the mold remediator's estimate after 4 1/2 months. The mold remediators started yesterday. :a040:

I'm flying down tomorrow to check things out and determine what floors and cabinets to get. They were all ruined due to water damage.

I was thinking of renting a golf cart while here. Many of the rental places that I found with google search seem to be closed. Does anyone know where I could rent a golf cart, inexpensively, for maybe 5-6 days. I have seen terms of golf carts and golf cars. Are golf cars able to go to say Fruitland or can they only be on streets that only go 30mph?

Thanks so much for helping out this newbie!!! I can't wait till I can start helping newbies.
Pat



I am assuming you bought a fixer upper that had mold? Grandma and Grandpa Golf carts have been mentioned as a good place to rent one. Golf carts can't go to Fruitland Park. Welcome home.

[dwhoward]

John Follerwell (317) 833-6417. We use him every time we come down to our villa. We are retiring in April of this year and will be permanent residents soon. Good luck!

[dewilson58]

Don Cunningham "RENT ME"

There are lots of threads on this site about him.

He will deliver and pick-up at your house.

Two and four seaters.

Gas and Electric.

Welcome to TV!!!!

Mobile: 3523912564
don22560@yahoo.com

[golfing eagles]

I am assuming you bought a fixer upper that had mold? Grandma and Grandpa Golf carts have been mentioned as a good place to rent one. Golf carts can't go to Fruitland Park. Welcome home.

I'm confused. If this damage was pre-existing at the time of purchase, how could it be covered by insurance? Not to be nosy, but if the damage occurred after purchase was it plumbing? or drainage?

[Lovey2]

I'm confused. If this damage was pre-existing at the time of purchase, how could it be covered by insurance? Not to be nosy, but if the damage occurred after purchase was it plumbing? or drainage?

The OP never said it was a fixer upper, nor did she say it was mold...

[Barboza]

Have tried repeatedly to get hold of Don, left messages twice on phone & one on e mail . No reply

[golfing eagles]

The OP never said it was a fixer upper, nor did she say it was mold...

Quote from OP:
"I purchased my house in TV last April but haven't been able to move until ... hopefully in a Month. I had water damage and my insurance finally approved the mold remediator's estimate after 4 1/2 months. The mold remediators started yesterday"

And the OP never stated it was a "fixer-upper". I thought the concept that it was covered by insurance implied the damage occurred after purchase, and was wondering as to the cause

[photo1902]

The OP never said it was a fixer upper, nor did she say it was mold...

I'm no Bob Vila, but if the home needs water and mold remediation, not to mention new flooring and cabinets, I would say its the poster child for a "fixer upper".

[golfing eagles]

I'm no Bob Vila, but if the home needs water and mold remediation, not to mention new flooring and cabinets, I would say its the poster child for a "fixer upper".

Again, only IF those conditions were present at the time of purchase. I had water damage from a broken pipe in my NY home 15 years AFTER I bought it---does that mean I bought a "fixer-upper"?

And if those conditions were present at time of purchase, I'd like to know how insurance covers it---I'd like to learn those negotiation skills when dealing with insurance.

[photo1902]

fix·er-up·per
noun NORTH AMERICAN informal
a house in need of repairs (used chiefly in connection with the purchase of such a house).

[HoosierPa]

Don Cunningham "RENT ME"

There are lots of threads on this site about him.

He will deliver and pick-up at your house.

Two and four seaters.

Gas and Electric.

Welcome to TV!!!!

Mobile: 3523912564
don22560@yahoo.com

another endorsement for Don Cunningham. Also try Pete at 203-734-6009 or 352-307-0095

[golfing eagles]

fix·er-up·per
noun NORTH AMERICAN informal
a house in need of repairs (used chiefly in connection with the purchase of such a house).

You can't be serious!

Scenario #1. A person buys a Grandview on an oversized golf front lot with a water view for close to $1 million in April. They happen to be snowbirds and neglected to contract with a home watch service. In May, wind from a thunderstorm damages the roof, and subsequent deluges flood the kitchen ceiling, water log the cabinets and short out the AC, resulting a mold issue. According to your definition, they bought a "fixer-upper"? Seriously?

Scenario #2. A person, same snowbird, buys a pre-owned home in pristine condition, but in his absence a pipe breaks and causes the same water/mold issues. He also bought a "fixer-upper"?

Scenario #3 A person finds a home, perhaps one where the owners have passed and left it to the children. Through lack of maintenance the same issues develop, but the heirs decide they would rather sell it "as is" at a deep discount rather than fix it themselves. Then, I would agree he bought a "fixer-upper". But even that doesn't answer the insurance coverage issue.

[graciegirl]

Again, only IF those conditions were present at the time of purchase. I had water damage from a broken pipe in my NY home 15 years AFTER I bought it---does that mean I bought a "fixer-upper"?

And if those conditions were present at time of purchase, I'd like to know how insurance covers it---I'd like to learn those negotiation skills when dealing with insurance.



I was just trying to clarify that it wasn't a new home he bought. sigh. Trying to always put a good face on this town so my old friends and relatives will want to move here. Please pardon the word, "old".


Don Cunningham and his lovely wife would be my choice too to rent a cart from. I didn't realize they rented carts. They are amazingly talented. She is a nationally recognized journalist now living here and has switched careers. Like them both to pieces. Good folks to the core.

[photo1902]

You can't be serious!

Scenario #1. A person buys a Grandview on an oversized golf front lot with a water view for close to $1 million in April. They happen to be snowbirds and neglected to contract with a home watch service. In May, wind from a thunderstorm damages the roof, and subsequent deluges flood the kitchen ceiling, water log the cabinets and short out the AC, resulting a mold issue. According to your definition, they bought a "fixer-upper"? Seriously?

Scenario #2. A person, same snowbird, buys a pre-owned home in pristine condition, but in his absence a pipe breaks and causes the same water/mold issues. He also bought a "fixer-upper"?

Scenario #3 A person finds a home, perhaps one where the owners have passed and left it to the children. Through lack of maintenance the same issues develop, but the heirs decide they would rather sell it "as is" at a deep discount rather than fix it themselves. Then, I would agree he bought a "fixer-upper". But even that doesn't answer the insurance coverage issue.

Scenario #4 You take things way too serious and love to argue. Try and relax.

[golfing eagles]

Scenario #4 You take things way too serious and love to argue. Try and relax.

And just when we were starting to agree on a bunch of stuff......:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[graciegirl]

And just when we were starting to agree on a bunch of stuff......:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:



When I reach my full potential, I want to be just like you. You are very smart, and witty, terribly patient and you have amazing diplomacy.


Had you thought about running for ......... never mind.

[photo1902]

And just when we were starting to agree on a bunch of stuff......:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Haaaa. I hear ya!

[golfing eagles]

When I reach my full potential, I want to be just like you. You are very smart, and witty, terribly patient and you have amazing diplomacy.


Had you thought about running for ......... never mind.

Thank you, but I've had my fill of being in charge of things. My new game plan is to chase a golf ball, learn to dance, listen to some music, watch some movies, collect my lobster from BF and post a bunch of :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Lovey2]

Mea culpa, she did say MOLD. My mistake and I apologize. She did not say fixer-upper. To me that is a home in bad condition, one you buy "as is", usually at a reduced price and make the needed repairs. I imagined it was a home she bought and before she had a chance to move a pipe or something caused water damage. Like you "golfing" I could not imagine her insurance would have paid for prior damage. Sounded like just a spate of bad luck unfortunately.

[photo1902]

Mea culpa, she did say MOLD. My mistake and I apologize. She did not say fixer-upper. To me that is a home in bad condition, one you buy "as is", usually at a reduced price and make the needed repairs. I imagined it was a home she bought and before she had a chance to move a pipe or something caused water damage. Like you "golfing" I could not imagine her insurance would have paid for prior damage. Sounded like just a spate of bad luck unfortunately.

Hopefully she will get it resolved, so she can start enjoying all The Villages has to offer.

[graciegirl]

Mea culpa, she did say MOLD. My mistake and I apologize. She did not say fixer-upper. To me that is a home in bad condition, one you buy "as is", usually at a reduced price and make the needed repairs. I imagined it was a home she bought and before she had a chance to move a pipe or something caused water damage. Like you "golfing" I could not imagine her insurance would have paid for prior damage. Sounded like just a spate of bad luck unfortunately.



I should not have used the term, because I meant it in no way in a derogatory manner. I meant a home that was not new and in most cases to me or to anyone that means to paint and change things in order to make it your own. To fix it up.

[villagetinker]

OK, scenario #5, brand new home is built, but new owners cannot move in for a few months. Contract with a Home watch firm. Fast forward, homeowner comes down a week before the big move, finds significant water damage, NOT reported by said home watch firm. Water has been there long enough for mold to form on carpeting.
This is a REAL scenario, my house, outside sprinkler failed, water went to the overhang, and into the house. The home watch never noticed the very wet carpet, the pink stain, and the standing water, for probably over a month....
So depending on what happened, I could easily see damage to kitchen cabinets (floor level), and mold (in the walls or adjacent carpet) from a leak anywhere in the kitchen area.
PS Home watch firm and I came to an understanding, sprinkler repaired, water damage repaired, and all fees for home watch returned. And we are very happy in our house.

[graciegirl]

OK, scenario #5, brand new home is built, but new owners cannot move in for a few months. Contract with a Home watch firm. Fast forward, homeowner comes down a week before the big move, finds significant water damage, NOT reported by said home watch firm. Water has been there long enough for mold to form on carpeting.
This is a REAL scenario, my house, outside sprinkler failed, water went to the overhang, and into the house. The home watch never noticed the very wet carpet, the pink stain, and the standing water, for probably over a month....
So depending on what happened, I could easily see damage to kitchen cabinets (floor level), and mold (in the walls or adjacent carpet) from a leak anywhere in the kitchen area.
PS Home watch firm and I came to an understanding, sprinkler repaired, water damage repaired, and all fees for home watch returned. And we are very happy in our house.



If that were true, warranty would have been responsible for the leak and subsequent damage.

[golfing eagles]

OK, scenario #5, brand new home is built, but new owners cannot move in for a few months. Contract with a Home watch firm. Fast forward, homeowner comes down a week before the big move, finds significant water damage, NOT reported by said home watch firm. Water has been there long enough for mold to form on carpeting.
This is a REAL scenario, my house, outside sprinkler failed, water went to the overhang, and into the house. The home watch never noticed the very wet carpet, the pink stain, and the standing water, for probably over a month....
So depending on what happened, I could easily see damage to kitchen cabinets (floor level), and mold (in the walls or adjacent carpet) from a leak anywhere in the kitchen area.
PS Home watch firm and I came to an understanding, sprinkler repaired, water damage repaired, and all fees for home watch returned. And we are very happy in our house.

There's probably a lot I could say about that disaster, but I'll simply say "That sucked". Glad everything is fixed and you are back enjoying life in TV.:)

[golfing eagles]

If that were true, warranty would have been responsible for the leak and subsequent damage.

Maybe not. I think they only warranty the sprinklers for 1 month, and they could claim it was damaged by the lawn service, or the owner, or a space alien.

[Lovey2]

I should not have used the term, because I meant it in no way in a derogatory manner. I meant a home that was not new and in most cases to me or to anyone that means to paint and change things in order to make it your own. To fix it up.

I think this happens sometimes because we all come from different areas and use our words and sayings differently depending on where that was.

[villagetinker]

If that were true, warranty would have been responsible for the leak and subsequent damage.

There was so much finger pointing, I was glad to have everything taken care of by each party.

[CFrance]

Thank you, but I've had my fill of being in charge of things. My new game plan is to chase a golf ball, learn to dance, listen to some music, watch some movies, collect my lobster from BF and post a bunch of :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
You have a much better chance of posting a bunch of :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: than you do of prying a lobster out of BF!

[DangeloInspections]

Maybe not. I think they only warranty the sprinklers for 1 month, and they could claim it was damaged by the lawn service, or the owner, or a space alien.

This is true. totally not covered by warranty, as all sprinkler systems are high maintenance systems. Indeed a bizarre unfortunate occurrence that sadly happened to a great guy.

In this case, because the sprinkler system caused it, even turning off the main water valve to the home would not have prevented it.

Looks like we are getting a bit off topic. The Original poster asked about golf cart rental, and mentioned a home mold problem. Without specifics, everyone is just assuming.

Whatever the circumstances, I hope things go better for this new Villager and may this new life in The Villages be wonderful.

Frank

Frank

[cricket1001]

Love your reply!!!