Consumer Group Provides No Cost Information Guide in Final Year of Hardboard Siding Claims Affecting 4 Million Homeowners.

The claims period for a 1998 settlement with the Masonite Corp affecting approx 4 million structures in the United States will come to an end for many homeowners in 2004. HADD has developed a no cost self help guide on how to identify and avoid problems with the claims process for those interested in taking advantage of this opportunity.

For Further Information Contact:
John R. Cobarruvias
President HADD Texas
281-486-5203 H
281-483-9357 W
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January 6 2004--Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings, national nonprofit consumer organization has released a document titled "Applying for Hardboard Siding Settlements", especially for the approximately 4 million homeowners with damaged Masonite siding, a wood looking product for exterior use on the home. This particular claims process is entering its last year of a 7 year claims period for many of the homeowners.

This settlement was the result of a massive class action suit filed in 1994 and settled in 1998. The settlement, based upon the amount of damaged siding as well as other factors, has provided affected homeowners with thousands of dollars of relief for needed repairs or replacement.

"We wrote the document "Applying for Hardboard Siding Settlements" due to the overwhelming amount of emails and phone calls we received from homeowners with questions about rotting siding. This document should provide information for the homeowner about the claims process and best of all, it is at no cost to the consumer.", says John Cobarruvias Homeowners Against Deficient dwellings.

Nancy Seats, President of the non-profit organization believes the settlement, although not perfect, can provide significant relief for homeowners. "The settlement could cover anywhere from 50%-75% of the cost to repair or replace the damaged siding. For a $150,000 home, $4000-$7000 in relief is common under this process."

According to HADD, the process of identifying the siding, applying, and the common pitfalls of the claims process can discourage a homeowner from applying or continuing the process. The information guide was created to help the homeowner avoid these problems.

The document can be found at www.hadd.com for a no cost download. HADD has also written other self help guides including homebuyer guides, and dispute resolution guides. More information on the various siding settlement can be found at www.hadd.com/masonite.

HADD, a national nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Kansas, is comprised of individuals from across the country that share a common bond of owning a defective home. There are over thirty HADD Representatives in 25 states advocating for quality construction, accountability, and ensuring fair laws are in place for consumers across the country.
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For Further Information Contact:
John R. Cobarruvias
President HADD Texas
281-486-5203 H
281-483-9357 W
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