By David Brauner, Senior Broker at OREP.org (David Brauner Insurance Services)
Editor’s Note: There are good reasons for reporting claims and incidents when they happen. Here is vital information, that even seasoned inspectors may not know, to save you anxiety, frustration, money and maybe even your business.
The Initial Letter The return address on the envelope is from a local attorney and as you open the letter your stomach begins to tighten. Unfortunately, your instincts are right: you’re being sued. It’s an inspection you...
Trojan Horse Malware Alert Bob Kille acuspect.com/acuspect.net Website and Blog Warning to all TIJ visitors - the following web sites may appear in search results for 'Inspector's Journal' and were reported by Avast antivirus software to be infected with Trojan Horse malware. These websites are run by Bob Kille of Acuspect Home Inspections.
According to an article in PE.com, a web version of the Riverside, CA Press Enterprise, Gary Lee Wickham, a home inspector and a member of the International Association of Home Inspectors (interNACHI), was arrested on Tuesday, February 23rd; and is alleged to have befriended a 90-year old woman and then bilked her out of more than $100,000.
According to the PE.com article, Wickham was taken into custody Wednesday when police arrived to search his house with a warrant. He is currently in detention and his bail has been set at $122,000. He'll be formally indicted on...
Court finds that Napadow's right to a speedy trial not violated...
Quote: U.S. v. NAPADOW
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. MICHAEL NAPADOW, Defendant-Appellant.
No. 09-1920.
United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.
Argued December 4, 2009.
Decided February 23, 2010.
Before POSNER, RIPPLE and WOOD, Circuit Judges.
RIPPLE, Circuit Judge.
On April 17, 2008, a federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment charging Michael Napadow with knowingly devising a scheme to defraud and obtain money from home inspectors by selling fraudulent insurance. The indictme...
Step 1: Set the sump pump on the ground in the crawlspace. Step 2: Support it with an old lawn mower. Step 3: Knock a hole through the foundation and connect some black plastic pipe for a discharge line. Step 4. Cut the plug off the end of the power cord and splice into the nearest electrical wire. Step 5: Wrap some wire mesh around it to keep trash out. Step 6: Go drink a sixpack and watch Larry the Cable Guy
Watts recalled a 1 Inch TPRV ( temperature, pressure relief valve) for defects that prevent the valve from releasing pressure. Read about the recall here...
A light rant by Walter Jowers about pets running loose around the house while conducting an inspection. 
Watts recalled a 1 Inch TPRV ( temperature, pressure relief valve) for defects that prevent the valve from releasing pressure. 
