024 - My rental caught on fire!!! What do I do?

Florida Tenant Says: Don't worry if the heater is out. I have this toaster and my magazines to keep me warm.

This weeks caller Wale from NY asks: how do I restore my rental property to be marketable after a fire

• For next time: require your tenants to have rental insurance!
• In your lease, you should have a provision for damage due to fire being the tenant's responsibility
• There are disaster restoration specialist companies that can help, but they are expensive. ServPro is an example of one (we are NOT sponsored/recommending them though)
• Once the structural issues are fixed, switched out for a regular contractor.
• Congrats on your no longer rent-controlled apartment!

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