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Gabe Sanders, Stuart Florida Real Estate (Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales)

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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Doubt it. I would bet they have some clauses in their service contract to protect themselves.

Sep 22, 2017 07:00 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

You can always sue.  Winning is another issue.  Is this hurricane related?

Sep 22, 2017 07:42 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

What a hassle. Sorry, this is happening to you, Gabe.  

As far as your question - Could you?  Sure.   Likelihood of a positive outcome?   Not much, I imagine.  I'm guessing there's something in your contract that protects the provider.  

Sep 22, 2017 07:36 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

   You could switch to another company that is equally corrupt and inept, like CenturyLink.   My service was out for 10 days,  it came on for 2 days, now it's out again.  

Sep 22, 2017 07:19 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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OH, I'm so sorry that you're having to deal with this! UGH! 

You could sue them, if it makes you feel better but, the flipping big monopolies always win - they have deeper pockets than you! 

Are you tired of working at the local Starbuck's, Gabe?!

Sep 22, 2017 09:23 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

With our local company you would be lucky to get a credit for the two weeks they did not provide service Gabe Sanders .

Sep 22, 2017 08:40 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

So sorry for your inconvenience at the hands of an almost monopoly! You just want to ring someone's neck!

Sep 22, 2017 07:45 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
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Two years of no service and you're still talking to them?

You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din.

Sep 22, 2017 07:27 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I would suggest consulting with an attorney. 

Sep 22, 2017 07:20 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

There's a lawyer for every suit.

Sep 22, 2017 07:14 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Much as I'd like to say yes, Gabe... I doubt it... I'm sure there a contractual exclusion somewhere.

Sep 22, 2017 10:17 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

You could sue anyone...Is it worth the time or the $$?  A

Sep 22, 2017 08:07 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You might need a new modem from Comcast. We needed one after losing service during a storm.

Sep 22, 2017 07:24 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Hopefully they will do something nice for you. On a lawsuit you might want to sue Mother Nature.

Sep 22, 2017 06:53 AM
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Unlilkely suing.... but maybe a credit to your account. But I can understand their situation right now...

Sep 22, 2017 06:52 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Or at least a demand for a refund on time you've paid for but not received

Sep 22, 2017 06:51 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I wish I could dump comcast !

Sep 22, 2017 11:37 AM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

That is too bad, Gabe. However, I doubt you can sue. Most of these companies have lack of service clauses in their contracts to protect them.

Sep 22, 2017 09:11 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

 Maybe a new supplier?

Sep 22, 2017 07:39 AM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I am sure there is some attorney that will take the case. You may even be able to get enough plaintiffs/claimants to get a class action suit against them.

Sep 22, 2017 07:30 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good luck.

Sep 22, 2017 07:09 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Boy I would ask for money back from lost business.

Sep 26, 2017 11:44 AM
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John Meussner
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I'd say your chances of winning damages next to nil.

They can't make you pay for services you aren't receiving, so your bill should be adjusted accordingly (and if you complain in the right way, perhaps squeeze a month or 2 of free service out of them).

 

Sorry you're dealing with such an inconvenience!

Sep 25, 2017 11:50 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

UGH, bet it is tough to continue to work without internet.   Hope you have restored service by now.

Sep 25, 2017 08:34 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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You may, but in our business, fixing damages can be tough as it is speculation regarding how much business you have lost. They are definietely beyond a force majeure period though.

Sep 24, 2017 01:08 PM
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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Comcast is a dirty word at our house, Gabe .. They are miserable to deal with. As soon as we can come up with a reasonable solution, we will ditch their service. It can't happen too soon.
Hope your situation is resolved soon ...
Gene

Sep 23, 2017 07:56 PM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

very annoying. Do you have the option of using an alternative service?

Sep 23, 2017 07:21 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Time to "ping" their CEO Gabe Sanders !

Sep 23, 2017 05:07 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Gabe Sanders - you can fight the giant Gorilla - then you should! Somehow small man never win....

Sep 22, 2017 11:40 PM
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Bob Crane
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I am sure that they have a "natural disasters" clause in your agreement, but you may be able to get them to credit you for a month of free service.

Sep 22, 2017 06:57 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

 A supervisor will do whats right. Get one involved. On suing? Sure... On winning? Who knows? Calculate the costs

Sep 22, 2017 05:33 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Sue Irma!

Sep 22, 2017 03:00 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I believe you should check your contract and see if you have an out. That just isn't right.

Sep 22, 2017 02:52 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I doubt a lawsuit would do anything.  Your best bet would be to ask for a credit on your bill.  Some providers have done that.  Of course, being natural disaster related, there is probably a clause in the contract that they're not responsible for "acts of God."

Sep 22, 2017 02:38 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Probably not. Ask for a manager, persist, be nice and get someone with authority to help. 

Sep 22, 2017 01:05 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Gabe Sanders It would cost more to sue them than is worth the time and effort. All you can really do is sit on top of them.

I had a similar problem with FiOS. I kept calling until I found someone who was familiar with my problem and was able to walk me through it.

Sep 22, 2017 12:11 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I have Verizon... dumped comcast years ago....

Sep 22, 2017 11:57 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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I do not believe their contract covers for damages.  You might get a credit on your bill but that is about all ... even then you may have to fight like hell to get even that.  I am sorry this is happening to you 

Head banging times for sure.  Hopefully they will get it resolved soon.

Sep 22, 2017 11:09 AM
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Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Mine has been in and out for about a week... a pain! 

Sep 22, 2017 09:29 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

No, they will charge you for inactive use....

You Speak Hindi? That is where you vent your frustration.....

 

Sep 22, 2017 09:16 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

OK, I 'm not suing, but it's now been two weeks with no end in sight!  

Sep 23, 2017 06:40 AM