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Safeguard Properties, Inc. P&P Specialist Manual

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PHOTOS MANUAL HOW CAN I FIND…? The Photos Manual is searchable in all of the following ways:

1. BOOKMARKS:

By clicking on the bookmarks to the left of this document you can navigate through the table of contents. There are six main topics, which contain the following information:

Index – See information on the index provided below Securing Winterizations Debris Yard Maintenance Damages Miscellaneous Bids Miscellaneous Topics

2. INDEX:

If you click on the bookmark, to the left of this document, labeled “Index” it will take you to an alphabetized list of photos/topics inside of this document. Each topic has a link to the page where photos (and information) on the respective topic is contained. Please be advised that the link will not take you to the exact section of the page that you are looking for. It will only take you to the respective page; therefore, you may be required to scroll to the bottom of the page to obtain your information.

3. SEARCH FUNCTION: This Manual also contains a search function that will give you a wider array of information on a particular topic. To utilize this function click on the binoculars on the toolbar marked “Search”. When the search menu comes up to the right of your screen, type a word or phrase in the field named “What word or phrase would you like to search for?” As an example, you can type in “Radiant Winterization”. The search defaults to checking within the current document. You can further refine your search by selecting the buttons next to options such as Case-Sensitive, Whole Words Only, Search in Bookmarks, or Search in Comments. Once you have selected your desired search criteria, click on the "Search" button to execute the search.

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INDEX

Page 1: A – R : S – Z

A Alternatives to Hasps, Padlocks Antifreeze, Pouring (Correct) Antifreeze Pouring Incorrect Automobile Removing

B Barrel Bolt Battery Boarding Boarding-Florida / Carribean Bolt Boarding - Horizontal Bolt Boarding - Vertical Incorrect Boarding Reglazing Screening Visqueening

C Capping Gas Line Capping Wires Cooler, Swamp Common Household Waste Coroner’s Seal Covering Outlets Crime/Biohazards/MethLabs Crime Scenes Curbing Debris

D Damages Crime/Biohazards/MethLabs Environmental Hazards Freeze Damage Mold Damage Mortgagor Neglect Natural Disaster Damage Roof Damage – Patch Roof Damage – Tarp

Storm Damage Structural Unfinished Renovations Vandalism Water Damage Debris Common Household Waste Curbing Exterior Debris Health Hazards by Item Interior Debris Int H/H- Infestation Risk Personals – Exterior Personals – Interior Improper Debris Removal Dehumidifier Bids Disconnecting Water Meter

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Environmental Hazards Expansion Tank Eyebolt

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Fascia Fence Repairing Freeze Damage Freeze Damage – Thawing Freeze Damage - Repairing

G General Photos Rules Gas Can Graffiti Grass Cut

H Handrail Installation Health Hazards Battery Gas Can Infestation Risk Propane Tank Tires HUD Tags, Mobile Home

I Incorrect Incorrect – Antifreeze Pouring

(Wint) Incorrect – Boarding Incorrect: Disconnection of Water

Meter Inspection Sign In Sheet

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K Knoblocks

L Lawn Sprinkler System Winterize Lockboxes

M Methamphetamine Posting/Lab Mobile Home Mobile Home, HUD Tags Mold/Mildew Damage Mold/Mildew Treatment


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P Padlocks – Alternatives to Hasps Padlocks – Garage & Outbuilding Personals – Exterior Personals - Interior Photos Rules, General Pool, In-ground Propane Tank

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R RPZ Valve Radiant Heat System Reglazing Repairing Broken Pipes Repairing Fence

S Securing Barrel Bolt Bolt Boarding – Horizontal Bolt Boarding – Vertical

Bracing Knoblocks Padlocks Pool Securing – In-ground Reglazing Window Screening Securing Sticker Security Door Slide Bolt Slider Lock Visqueening Screening Securing Sticker Security Door Shrub Trimming Sign In Sheet Soffit Sprinkler System Winterizing Structural Damage Sump Pump Swamp Coolers

T Thawing – Torpedo Heaters Tires Treating/Cleaning Mold/Mildew Trimming, Shrubs

U Utility Notice Utility Transfer

V Visqueening

W Winterization Antifreeze Disconnecting Water Meter Dry Heat Winterization Steps Feces Incorrect Antifreeze Pouring Pressure Testing the Lines Sprinkler System, Lawn Sump Pump Radiant Winterization RPZ Valve Utility Transfer

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Yard Maintenance Grass Cut Shrub Trimming

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General Photos Rules

• Be sure all photos justify work completed and bids given. o If photos do not justify work completed place the order on a 400 status and DO NOT BILL the

order until the appropriate photos are received to support. Be cautious of the 30-day billing guidelines, it may be necessary to cut a contractor’s invoice if we do not receive photos to support in a timely manner.

• Before and After (B/A) photos are required for all work completed. These photos should be from the same angle.

o Do not charge for multiple photos of the same item taken from different angles. • If a photo is unclear, too dark, or has an imaging problem, change the Image Type to “Update” in the

Image Viewer so the client will not be able to view. However, please ensure we have all photos to support any work completed.

If a contractor submits a photo that is upside down or sideways, the biller will have to correct the image by using the rotate buttons and pressing save once the image has been properly adjusted.


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Securing

Securing Sticker

Lockboxes

Knoblocks

Padlocks-Outbuildings & Garages

Padlocks – Alternatives to Hasps

Slide bolts

Barrel bolts

Slider Locks

Boarding a Window - Horizontal Boarding a Window – Vertical Incorrect Boarding

Boarding Door

Reglazing

Screening

Visqueening

In-ground pool Above Ground Pool


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Securing General Information Securing Sticker An SPI Securing Sticker must be placed on a door or window if one of SPI’s contractors perform securing at a property. **See the securing sticker in the photos shown below. Lockboxes Lockboxes are not installed for all clients on all loan types. These are by client request only. Please review the client parameters to see what the client lockbox requirements are. Before Lockbox Installation After Lockbox Installation


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Securing Locks Knoblocks Fair Market Value = $40 FHA, Non-FHA may vary. Knoblocks are generally installed on Front and/or Rear doors and Garage Man Doors. Note: Be sure the contractor places the SPI securing sticker on the door also.

Before – Showing old lock (Required) During – Showing lock removed (Recommended) After – Showing new lock installed (Required)


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Securing Locks Padlocks Fair Market Value = $40 FHA, Non-FHA may vary. Padlocks can be installed on garage doors, outbuildings, pool gates, and crawl spaces. They may also be installed on front and rear doors as a variation due to damage or antique style locks.

Outbuilding – Before Outbuilding – After

Garage – Before Garage – After


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Securing Locks Padlocks – Alternatives to Hasps (Eyebolts) Contractors have started using alternative mechanisms when installing padlocks as a substitute for a hasps. This is not acceptable. The guidelines require hasps be used and until the guidelines are changed hasps are what should be installed. If you notice alternate mechanisms (an example can be found in the Photos Manual) we do not need to send the contractor back to install a hasp at this time. We do however need to send them an email notifying them to use hasps going forward. The contractor's regional manager should also be notified so they can address the issue with them.

This alternative to the Hasp is NOT acceptable per FHA guidelines.


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Securing Locks Slide bolts Fair Market Value = $25 FHA, Non-FHA may vary Slide bolts are installed on secondary doors. Before – Slide bolt After – Slide bolt


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Securing Locks Barrel bolts Fair Market Value = $25 Barrel bolts are installed on secondary doors.


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Securing Locks Slider Locks Fair Market Value = $20 Slider Locks are generally used to secure sliding glass doors. Contractors are advised to “double-lock.” If a slider lock already exists, they can just add one slider lock. If one does not, they can add two (and get paid $20 for both). Before Slider Lock After Slider Lock


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Securing Boarding Boarding a Window - Horizontal

Before (Required) After (Required) Interior View of Boarding (Not Required)

Although the Interior View of window boarding (as shown below) is not a required photo, it is beneficial for the contractor take to ensure that no damage was done to the window and that all glass shards were removed prior to boarding, per HUD guidelines. *The securing can be done with one board (as shown in the photo to the left) or two boards (as shown in the photo below).


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Securing Boarding Boarding a Window – Vertical

Although the Interior View of window boarding (as shown to the left) is not a required photo, it is beneficial for the contractor take to ensure that no damage was done to the window and that all glass shards were removed prior to boarding, per HUD guidelines.


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Securing Boarding – Florida and Caribbean Variation Boarding in the Florida/Caribbean Area: Variation – “Exterior surface and edges of all plywood must be painted with one coat white primer and one coat white finish…”

Before (Required) After (Required – showing

white primer/finish)


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Securing Incorrect Boarding # 1 – Glass not removed,

boarded from inside.

# 2 – Use of Screws


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Securing Boarding Door

Before – Door After – Door


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Securing Miscellaneous Reglazing Reglazing is the preferred method of securing windows and should be handled within the MASF for FHA.

Before After

Before After


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Securing Miscellaneous Screening Fair Market Value = *FHA: see each state’s boarding section for a screening price


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Securing Miscellaneous Visqueening


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Securing Pool Securing In-ground pool Fair Market Value = $2.05 Per Square Foot up to a Maximum of $1050. Securing information: Generally In ground pools are not drained completely. They are usually shock treated with chlorine, covered or boarded (the cover must support 50 lbs of pressure per square inch). Note: If there is a pool gate to the property, it must be secured with a padlock.

Supports should be added every 16 inches on center for added support.


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Securing Pool Securing Above Ground Pool Fair Market Value = *FHA: Contractors should be securing above ground pools in the same manner as in ground pools. If this is not possible the pool will be drained, dismantled and removed. Note: If there is a pool gate to the property, it must be secured with a padlock. Image to be added at a later date --


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Winterization

SPI Winterization Stickers

Dry Heat System

Steam Heat System

Incorrect Antifreeze Pouring

Radiant Winterization System

Winterizing Sprinkler Systems

Feces

Sump Pump

Utility Transfer


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Winterization Winterization General Information SPI Winterization Sticker: Anytime a winterization is performed a property, SPI winterization stickers/tags should be fastened to the items winterized (faucets, toilets, hot water heater, etc.). There should never be any loan or other confidential mortgagor information on the stickers. There are three types of systems that are winterized by SPI:

• Dry Heat System • Steam Heat System • Radiant Heat System

Note: Winterization stickers should be filled out with the date the property was winterized. It is not a requirement that the date be visible in the contractor’s winterization tag photos, however, this is recommended as a good photo.


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Winterization Dry Heat System – Winterization Steps with links to photos 1. Clean toilets and put anti-freeze in all toilets and traps (sinks, bathtubs, etc). Contractors should use only non-tox RV antifreeze (low-tox antifreeze is not permitted). Note - Cleaning Toilets: The FHA guidelines state that toilets must be cleaned prior to winterizing. SPI does not accept bids to remove feces. There may be extreme cases where bidding is acceptable; these will be handled on a per item basis, and must have photo documentation to support. If the contractor is reporting that they cannot winterize due to feces, or only partially winterized due to feces, please reference the feces section. 2. Affix tags/stickers showing date of winterization, and name/address/phone number of firm that performed the work to all items winterized. 3. Use air pressure to remove water from lines, and check for damages 4. Drain the hot water heater. (Properties with wells must be drained.) 5. Utilities should be turned off – see Memo 1125 for importance of shutting of circuit breakers. 6. Water off at the curb, if not possible, shut of main interior water supply (Flush all toilets first).

Steam Heat System – Winterization Steps with links to photos The steps for a Steam Heat System include all above steps for a Dry Heat System, in addition to: 1. Drain the boiler. All radiator vents are to be opened in the process, and bleeder pins must not be removed.


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Winterizations Dry Heat System Winterization Step 1: Pouring Antifreeze in the drains/traps The following photos show proper Antifreeze pouring for drains/traps. Please see the next page for “Incorrect” antifreeze pouring photos.


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Winterizations Dry Heat System Winterization Incorrect Antifreeze Pouring Incorrect # 1: Antifreeze should not be poured into tubs, sinks and toilets that are full of water. The photo below shows a bathtub that should have been drained prior to the antifreeze being poured in.


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Winterizations Dry Heat System Winterization Step 2: Affix tags/stickers showing date of winterization, and name/address/phone number of firm that performed the work to all items winterized.


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Winterizations Dry Heat System Winterization Step 3: Use air pressure to remove water from lines, and check for damages (Photo MUST show the air compressor and hose hooked up to the line in the same picture)

All water should be removed from the lines. Safeguard has received several non-compliance letters in the past for failure to provide a photo of the air compressor hooked to the lines. No water should be left in the lines, like in the photo to the right.


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Winterizations Dry Heat System Winterization Step 4: Drain the hot water heater. (Properties with wells must be drained.)


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Winterizations Dry Heat System Winterization Step 5: Utilities should be turned off – see Memo 1125 for importance of shutting of circuit breakers. (Photo of circuit breakers, recommended but not required)


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Winterizations Dry Heat System Winterization Important: Water meters can be disconnected. However, the photos are not required. The photos below show a disconnected water meter.

Disconnection of Water Meter


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Winterizations Dry Heat System Winterization Step 6: Shut water off at the curb, if not possible, shut off main interior water supply (Flush all toilets first). (Photo of water off at the curb, not needed, unless work is done per bid)


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Winterizations Radiant Winterization System – Steps with links to photos FHA – Complete all dry steps plus:

• Fill entire system with antifreeze. Radiant Heat System with Expansion Tank Visible


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Winterizations Radiant Winterization – Completion Steps RPZ Valve Installation (only to be completed if required by local code)

Before After

Before After


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Winterizations Miscellaneous Winterization Topics Winterizing Lawn Sprinkler Systems Lawn sprinkler systems must be winterized, similar to other systems. The contractor must drain and blow the lines, the meter and other additional piping/hardware will also need to be drained and the system disconnected. If a specialist gets a lawn sprinkler system or an interior sprinkler system, please forward a message to SMM (Steve Meyer) to review the photos to ensure you have everything to update and bill the order. Again, please send a message to SMM, due not attempt to bill the order without someone reviewing the photos first. Below are a few examples of what a sprinkler system winterization might look like (they are not all inclusive).

Before Disconnection of the System After Disconnection of the System

Blowing/ Draining the Lines


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Winterizations Miscellaneous Winterization Topics Feces Contractors have been advised to remove feces in toilets along with completing the winterization. There are exceptions in which the contractor cannot remove the feces and must submit a bid. Review the photos before submitting a bid to remove feces (the photos must justify the bid). DO NOT BID FECES**

If a winterization was ordered, the contractor should not be bidding feces in this case (since there is such a small amount).


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Winterizations Miscellaneous Winterization Topics Sump Pump Per Memo 1131, contractors are required to submit a receipt for the purchase of a new sump pump (labeled as an "Update," not a “Photo” or “Document”), along with the necessary photos (1. Before of the old pump; 2. Old pump removed and laying next to the crock; 3. New pump lying next to the crock; 4. After of new installed pump). Below is a diagram of a typical set-up for a sump pump, and example photographs:


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Winterizations Miscellaneous Winterization Topics Utility Transfer For a utility transfer, we need a photo to verify that the utilities were indeed transferred. At times, contractors will meet the utility company at the property, in which case they may provide a photo of the utility vehicle or utility personnel. Otherwise, they can provide a photo of a working light,\ or sump pump, or just a “Front of the House” photo showing that they returned to check the utilities. Utility Vehicle on Site Front of the House Photo Verifying Electricity is On


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Debris

Curbing Debris

Interior Debris

Common Household Waste

Exterior Debris

Debris By the CYD

Debris & Health Hazards Mixed

Health Hazards – by item

Batteries

Gas Cans

Propane Tanks

Tires

Heath Hazards – Infestation Risks

Exterior Personals

Interior Personals

Auto Removal


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Debris Improper Debris Removal CURBING: Contractors should completely remove debris from the property, and shouldn't curb it for the local trash service to pick up (we can’t verify if/when it will be picked up). All debris removed from a property should be taken to a dump facility – it’s never acceptable to “curb” the debris. If there are no other photos to support that the debris was physically removed from the property, question the contractor.


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Debris Interior Debris Debris is defined as “trash, junk, items of no value”. Interior debris does not need to be removed per FHA guidelines. Interior debris should be reported to the client, however, although we are not bidding it. Please see the P&P Manual for further details on how to handle this reporting.


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Debris Interior Debris Common Household Waste Sometimes labeled as “poisons” or “hazards” by contractors, common household products and chemicals are not considered to be hazardous by Safeguard (except in very excessive quantities). These items are instead considered debris and are not removed or bid to be removed from the property. These items need to be listed in the description of Interior Debris (although we would not submit a bid).


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Debris Exterior Debris


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Debris Debris & Health Hazards Mixed Moldy Debris


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Debris Health Hazards – by item

Batteries Bids for these types of automobile batteries should not exceed $20 per battery.

Gas Cans Bids for these types of gas cans should not exceed $20 per can.


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Propane Tank – Medium/Large (Bids for these type of tanks should not exceed $25 for a medium-sized tank and $30 for a large-sized tank).

Propane Tanks – Small (Bids for these types of tanks should not exceed $20).


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Tires BIDS: Bids for these types of tires should not exceed $15 per ML 2007-03. Bids for larger, tractor tires may exceed this amount (larger bids will have to be submitted under “miscellaneous bids”.


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Debris Heath Hazards – Infestation Risks H/H Bagged Raw Garbage


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Debris Exterior Personals

The following items are personals and are not to be considered debris if in good condition.


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Debris Interior Personals

Personals – Stereo Personals – Dining Set and China


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Debris Auto Removal BIDS: If a contractor is bidding over the state allowable for vehicle removal per FHA guidelines, they must provide a valid reason why the removal cannot be done for the allowable. Before (Required) After (Required)

Auto on Tow Truck (Recommended)


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Yard Maintenance

Grass Cut Grass Cuts - Incorrect Shrub Trimming

Snow Removal


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Yard Maintenance Grass Cut Required photos for grass cuts include a before and an after of the front yard; and a before and an after of the rear yard. **Please refer to the P&P production manual and memo 1105 for details on grass cut bid pricing.

Before – Rear After - Rear

Before - Front After - Front


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Yard Maintenance Grass Cuts - Incorrect INCORRECT - After Photo Grass clippings should be removed, per HUD guidelines. This photo indicates that this was not done correctly.


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Yard Maintenance Shrub Trimming

Before After


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Yard Maintenance Snow Removal

Before After

Before After


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Damages

Mortgagor Neglect Unfinished Renovations

Freeze Damage

Thaw

Freeze Damaged Pipes

Roof Tarping

Roof Patching

Structural Damage

Mold

Mold/Mildew - Treatment Water Damage

Vandalism Damage

Fire Damage

Environmental Hazards Damage

Storm Damage

Natural Disaster Damage

Crime/Biohazards/Meth Labs


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Damages Mortgagor Neglect Mortgagor neglect includes items of “wear and tear” during normal occupancy. We need a clear description of the damage and what is damaged (floor, ceiling, carpets, cabinets, etc.). A few examples of mortgagor neglect are shown below.

Drywall Damage


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Damages Unfinished Renovations Includes any remodeling or construction that was not finished.


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Damages Freeze Damage This category includes broken pipes, toilets or cracked heating systems as a result of freezing temperatures.

Frozen Toilet (Need bid to thaw)


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Damages Freeze Damage - Bids Bids to thaw should include the method of thawing, the materials used to thaw, and the amount of time needed to thaw and the cost per “man hour.”

Thaw using torpedo heaters (shown below)

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Damages Freeze Damage - Bids Freeze Damage can cause pipes to break or burst. In these cases, contractors should supply bids to repair pipes. Before Freeze Damaged Pipes After Repairing Freeze Damaged Pipes Before Freeze Damage Pipes After Repairing Freeze Damaged Pipes


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Damages Roof When roof damage is present, we can tarp, repair/patch or replace the roof. Bids to address roof damage over $1,500 should be reviewed by claims prior to submitting the bid to the client. Before Tarp After Tarp


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Damages Roof When roof damage is present, we can tarp, repair/patch or replace the roof. Bids to address roof damage over $1,500 should be reviewed by claims prior to submitting the bid to the client.

Before Patch After Patch

Before Patch After Patch


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Damages Structural Damage Structural damage includes damage to the foundation or any supporting structure of the property (caved in or cracked ceilings and walls; neglected/unstable building; etc.) We must have a clear description of what is damaged.


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Damages Mold Mold damage includes any damage to the property from existing mold. If mold damage is reported, we need the following information from the contractor: 1. A clear description of what has been damaged including location and area/size; 2. An eyeball estimate; 3. A bid to treat/clean or remove the mold; 4. The source of the mold damage on updates; 5. Bids to cure the source of the damage. DEHUMIDIFIERS

Install Dehumidifier to rectify moisture issues that may be causing or can cause mold damage to a property.

Dehumidifiers generally cost

between $150-$250 to purchase at a local home improvement store.

Mold damage at the bottom edges of the wall


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Damages Mold/Mildew - Treatment Before Mildew After Mildew Treatment Before Mildew After Mildew Treatment


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Damages Water Damage This category of includes basic water and floor damage. Mold should NOT go into this category. We need an eyeball estimate and cause of the water damage (burst pipe, roof leak, sump pump back-up, etc.). We also need to know specifically what was damaged (floor, ceiling, carpets, cabinets, etc.).


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Damages Vandalism Damage May include broken windows, broken doors and graffiti. The method used to eradicate graffiti, both interior and exterior, is to cover it up by painting over it.

Exterior Graffiti – Before Exterior Graffiti Covered – After

Interior Graffiti Examples Interior Graffiti Examples


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Damages Fire Damage

- Fire Damaged Interior -

- Fire Damaged Exterior -

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Damages Environmental Hazards Damage

The environmental hazard category includes infestations of fleas, mice/rats and other pests.

Mouse crawling into an outlet

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Damages Storm Damage The following photos depict damages caused by a storm.

Hanging Wires

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Damages Natural Disaster Damage The following photos depict damages from Natural Disaster declared areas.

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Damages Crime/Biohazards/Methamphetamine Labs Should an updater run across any items thought to represent criminal activity, biohazards or a meth lab, these should be forwarded to the SPI unit in charge of these items. See your manager for further details.

CORONER’S SEAL: If there is a coroner’s seal on a property the contractor should do no work and the updater should immediately forward the work order to the Crime/Biohazard Specialist at Safeguard. (Example of a coroner’s seal shown below.)

METHAMPHETAMINE POSTING: If there is a posting that the property is a Methamphetamine or “clandestine” laboratory, SPI reps should NOT enter the property and should notify Safeguard immediately. If an Specialist receives a work order that shows that a property is posted as a Methamphetamine or “clandestine” laboratory, they should forward that work order immediately to their manager and/or a Crime/Biohazard Specialist. This should not be sent in an email, but should be brought over personally to someone’s attention. (Example of Meth Lab Posting, shown above)

PROPERTY POSTINGS

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Miscellaneous Bids

Exposed Electrical Units

Handrails

Appliance Cleaning & Removal Repairing Fences

Capping Gas Lines

Soffit & Fascia

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Miscellaneous Bids Safety Issues – Exposed Electrical Units Capping Wires

Replacing outlet covers

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Miscellaneous Bids Exposed Electric Covers/Outlets

Before Replacing Outlet Covers After Replacing Outlet Covers

Replacing light switch covers – Before Replacing light switch covers - After

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Miscellaneous Bids Safety Issues - Handrails We only bid handrails to the client if the absence of a handrail would cause constitute a potential safety hazard. The absence or unstable condition of an interior or exterior handrail constitutes a potential safety hazard if all of the following conditions exist:

1. There was originally a handrail installed on the stairs. 2. There are more than three risers. 3. One or both sides of the stairs are open, creating a falling hazard.

Before – no handrail After – new handrail installed

Although not the preferred method of installing/replacing a handrail, nailing a board to the wall does suffice as an acceptable handrail installation.

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Miscellaneous Bids Appliance Cleaning & Removal All appliances on this page should be cleaned and NOT removed from the property. If a contractor submits a bid to remove for an appliance in this condition, they should also submit a bid to clean.

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Miscellaneous Bids Repairing Fences Bids for fence repairs will vary depending on the size/type of fence and the section that needs to be repaired. Please see your manager if you have questions on this topic.

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Miscellaneous Bids Capping Gas Line Before Capping Gas Line After Capping Gas Line

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Miscellaneous Bids Soffit & Fascia What is a soffit? The exposed underside of any overhead component of a building, such as. arch; balcony; beam, etc…

What is Fascia? The vertical board at the edge of the roof. The photo shows part of the Fascia board removed from the property.

FASCIA

FASCIA REMOVED

SOFFIT

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Miscellaneous Topics

Swamp Coolers

Inspection Sign In Sheet Utility Notice

Mobile Homes

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Miscellaneous Topics Swamp Coolers What is a swamp cooler and how does it work? A swamp cooler is similar to an air conditioner, however, it cools air through evaporation.

Swamp

Coolers

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Miscellaneous Topics Inspection Sign-In Sheet According to Memo 5021, all contractors and inspectors are required to post interior inspection sign-in sheets inside all vacant and secured properties (even if we do not perform interior inspections for the client). It should be posted inside the front door or nearby wall. Anyone that enters the property should sign the sheet for each visit. They are also required to submit a photo of this sign-in sheet at each visit. Sign-In Sheet

Photo of Sign-In Sheet posted on Interior

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Miscellaneous Topics Utility Notice According to Memo 1140, Safeguard is requiring all contractors to post a utility notice at every property that is winterized. The notice states the property has been winterized and utilities should not be turned on without a walk-through inspection. It also contains a checklist of items that must be reviewed prior to turning on the electricity. If a photo of the notice is not provided you must request if from the contractor. Even though the memo advises contractors the photo is required before the order is closed and paid we are not holding orders open for this information at this time. An email to the contractor advising them to send the photo is all that is required.

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Miscellaneous Topics Mobile Homes Mobile Home Mobile Home w/ Permanent Foundation Mobile Home HUD Plate (Recommended) Mobile Home Information – Interior (Recommended)

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