SOUTHERN SHORES MANAGEMENT INC.
6801 Lake Worth Rd
Suite 111
Greenacres, FL 33467
ph: 561-460-2619
fax: 1-888-582-3876
SOUTHERN
Now is a great time to take a look at your home and start making positive changes. Many homeowners have already begun making the repairs to their homes that the ARB Board recommended. The news is full of statistics showing home prices still slipping. If you want to make sure your house value stays high, there are things you can do:
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Trap
Mr. T. from Boynton Beach was tired of looking at his faded blacktop driveway. He remembered the flyer left at his front door, “Driveway Repairs…FREE estimates.” He called and spoke with a nice guy who said he could come right over. He said he had some materials left over and could do the job today for a special cash price. Sensing a good deal, Mr. T. agreed and paid for the services. A half hour later, the job was done. However, after the first rain, the driveway’s shiny black finish was gone. Mr. T. called the business and heard a recording saying, “The cellular number you have dialed is no longer in service.” Mr. T. had no way to get in touch with the “nice guy.”
Tips
Mr. T. was looking to get the job done quickly and cheaply. He could have saved himself time and money by:
If someone comes to your door unsolicited and uses high pressure sales tactics, decline the services, close the door and call the Sheriff or your local police department. If you need more information, call Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs at 561-712-6600 or visit www.pbcgov.com/consumer to see if other consumers have filed complaints against the company you are considering.
SOME HELPFUL TIPS
So you need to hire a contractor… Healthy doses of planning and precautions almost always beat predators.
Take these precautions when hiring a contractor:
Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Division
50 South Military Trail, Suite 201
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
561-712-6600, Boca/Delray/Glades call toll free: 1-888-852-7362
www.pbcgov.com/consumer
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey and local law enforcement partners today unveiled a new and innovative feature on Florida’s Sexual Offender/Predator Registry Web site. Citizens can now sign up to receive e-mail alert notifications when a registered sexual offender or predator moves into their neighborhood or within a radius of any other designated location. Citizens can also opt to track address changes reported by selected registered offenders or predators. The service is offered statewide and at no charge. http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/press_releases/20080327_Alert_system.html
SOUTHERN SHORES MANAGEMENT INC.
6801 Lake Worth Rd
Suite 111
Greenacres, FL 33467
ph: 561-460-2619
fax: 1-888-582-3876
SOUTHERN