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HOMEOWNER'S PROTECTION LETTER AGAIST ROOFERS?

My neighbor is getting their roof done and the roofers need to access my roof to do their work. How do I protect my property from any interior and exterior damages and avoid any lawsuits in case their workers have an accident in my premise. The alleged contractor provided me with a business card without a mailing address of the company and listed his permit #. Can I request for a copy of their permit ? What are my rights and who do I call in case there's a problem? Thanks, Myrna Thanks,

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1. You have any right you want, unless you previously sign those rights away in some sort of agreement. If you want the best assurance ask for a certificate of insurance from the contractor (they know what this is), make sure the have your name and address on the bottom left, take it to your insurance agent for them to review and tell you if it is good coverage, the call their agent on the certificate and make sure the policies are paid up.
2. You get a certificate of insurance from them, listing you as certificate holder. You won't get a copy of their permit. I think you're misunderstanding what a "right" is. And you can ALWAYS deny access, until you've gotten that certificate, showing that they have general liability and workers compensation coverage.
3. You do not have to permit any access unless your neighbor has legal access easement rights on your property. I would demand proof of a contractor's license, liability insurance/WC insurance AND a signed statement releasing YOU from any liability before permitting such access.