[MassHistPres] Slate Roofs and Insurance Issues

[Sudbury Historical Society Email]

Slate Roofs and Insurance IssuesWhy doesn't the homeowner install Snow birds on the roof to keep the snow up there, plus installing heating cables, so the snow would melt in controlled way. Lee Swanson, Sudbury
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kristi Chase 
  To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu 
  Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3:39 PM
  Subject: [MassHistPres] Slate Roofs and Insurance Issues


  I have received a call from a homeowner whose neighbor would like him to remove his Munson slate roof because it sheds snow where the neighbor parks his car.  The property is not listed as an LHD but retains much of its original character.  The homeowner has received a threatening letter from the neighbor's insurance company stating that he is liable for any damage done to the neighbor or his car and requesting that he replace the roof with asphalt.  Does anyone have the names of lawyers who might deal with this type of issue or have any advice I can pass on?

  Thanks to all, 

  Kristi Chase 

  Preservation Planner 
  Historic Preservation Commission 
  Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development 
  City Hall 
  93 Highland Avenue 
  Somerville, MA  02143 

  617-625-6600 x2525 



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