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Louisiana REALTORS is closely monitoring the real estate and economic impact of BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill in Louisiana’s coastal areas, and communities dependent on the state’s seafood and oil industries. LR will provide information and resources for its members in this online resource center, and will update it accordingly as new information becomes available. Latest LR Activity Updated 4/19/11 URGENT: As of February 19, Louisiana REALTORS is no longer accepting new claims for real estate related losses directly attributable to the Gulf oil spill. Real estate licensees seeking to file a claim must now file directly with the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF). For more information on how to submit a claim, eligibility requirements and other details, visit the GCCF website at GulfCoastClaimsFacility.com. Important information for REALTORS affected by the Deepwater Horizon Blow-out/BP Oil Spill The law firm of Baron & Budd has prepared an article on recovery options available to REALTORS who suffered economic losses as a result of last years’ Deepwater Horizon Disaster. All REALTORS who may have been affected by this tragic event should read the article linked below. This article contains helpful information about the new claims process as well as litigation options. Take note of the upcoming April 20th deadline for claims against Transocean, one of the companies allegedly responsible for the spill. Real Estate Professionals Receive Special Allocation From BP Relief Fund Online Relief Fund Application | PDF Relief Fund Application Louisiana REALTORS has formed a coalition with four other Gulf Coast states to protect the interests of REALTORS in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The coalition identified common issues and initiated communications with NAR and federal regulatory agencies. After meeting several times with Kenneth Feinberg, Gulf Coast Claims Facility Fund administrator, each state produced a study projecting real estate financial losses in affected areas. These efforts culminated in an August 19 announcement that a special allocation of relief funds for licensed real estate agents had been established. The amount of the allocation earmarked for Louisiana is $5.8 million. The REALTOR coalition has developed an objective process for processing claims and determining loss in a timely and transparent manner. A major part of this work will be conducted by a national third-party claims adjustment firm, Indiana-based NCA. The following is a list of eligibility criteria to apply for the Relief Fund. This may be updated as more information becomes available:
The application form for the Oil Spill Relief Fund is available below. This form, and the claims process generally, are subject to ongoing review, and they may be changed. Applicants will be notified of any additional information required of them based upon changes in the application or the claims process. Please monitor the Oil Spill Resource Center for the most up-to-date information on the Oil Spill Relief Fund. You can now submit your application automatically online or print out the application. Please choose your option below: Online Relief Fund Application | PDF Relief Fund Application If you have questions regarding the status of a particular claim, please contact NCA directly at 800-968-4456. For other questions, please email oilspill@larealtors.org or call Louisiana REALTORS at 800-266-8538.
*NEW! Frequently Asked Questions For answers to a number of frequently asked questions regarding
the special allocation for real estate agents from the BP Relief
Fund, please click here. Other Information Resources Deepwater Horizon Response
To request volunteer information, call 866-448-5816. To register as a consultant, contractor, or vendor, call 281-366-5511.
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