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How do you know if the dirt the house is built on is not part of the homeowners insurance coverage?
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∙ 10y ago
Earth movement is generally not covered under a homeowners insurance policy so that should answer your question. The only case it might be covered is if you purchase an endorsement to add coverage for earthquake. Remember that maintenance and faulty building is not covered under homeowners insurance.
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What is home insurance?
Home Insurance is Insurance coverage for your house, condo or apartment for your personal property and liability coverage for you. The insurance coverage for your house is also called homeowners insurance. The Homeowners isurance is an insurance package that has coverage for the dwelling, the others structures on your property, Loss of Use, Medical Payments and Personal Liability.
Does homeowners insurance cover pantry pest infestation?
No, Homeowners Insurance Is Hazard insurance for your house, it generally does not provide coverage for pest control services. Pest control is a regular and expected homeowners maintenance issue.
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Does homeowners insurance pay for an accident of someone who lives in the house and injures themselves on the property?
It's called "personal liability" coverage, and virtually all homeowners policies have it.
Will home owner's insurance cover the cost of your house if it is condemned?
No, Homeowners insurance does not provide coverage for maintenance or lack thereof. If the home has been condemned then it is no longer insurable.
Does homeowners insurance cover renters belongings when their house was broken into and items were stolen?
If you are the owner of the house, and are renting to tenants (making you the landlord), then you only have insurance on the house (dwelling coverage - not homeowners coverage) and not the personal contents of the renters. In this case, no, your insurance will not cover their loss. It is the responsibility of the renters to purchase insurance coverage on their personal belongings. If you are the renter (tenant), then you have to buy contents coverage on your personal belongings, such as furniture, clothing, etc. The landlord is not responsible for your belongings, whether the loss is from robbery, fire, etc. In order to purchase homeowners insurance you have to own the home (but it can still be mortgaged) and you have to live in the home. Otherwise, you have to have a dwelling policy on the house if you want it insured, whether it's vacant or rented. If, however, there is still a mortgage on the house, the bank (or mortgage holder) will require you to have insurance on it. If the house is paid for, then it is at your discretion whether to have it insured or not, for the value of the house. But if you rent it out, your state may require that you carry liability insurance on it.
What does catastrophe wind storm coverage for homeowners insurance mean My tree fell on neighbors house about 60mph winds is that considered catastrophe windstorm coverage?
You are not responsible nor liable for Acts of Nature. The windstorm coverage on your policy covers your home, not the neighbors. Your neighbors Homeowners Insurance Policy will cover his damages as stated in the terms of his Policy. It's no different than if his own tree fell on his house.
Does insurance pay for damage if the house is unoccupied?
Homeowners Insurance and the Vacant HomeNo, Homeowners Insurance automatically becomes null and void when a home becomes vacant.You need to add a "Vacant Property Rider" to your policy to ensure continuing coverage during a period of vacancy.
Does homeowners insurance cover medical bills for my husband that was hurt while fixing the house?
No. The medical payments to others coverage specifically excludes medical coverage for the named insureds and any houshold members. Health insurance is the only coverage that will cover this type of loss.
If you rent out a room in your house is that covered under your homewoners insurance?
No, Your Standard Homeowners policy provides no coverage for Tenant occupancy. You can request a rider from your agent.
Does homeowners insurance cover leveling?
Homeowners insurance generally does not provide coverage for settling. This is considered a natural and expected occurrence over time. However depending on the age and purchase date of your home. You may have coverage for such issues under your Home Buyers warranty that would have been purchased through your Realtor when you bought the house.
Does homeowners insurance pay off your mortgage if you are sick and dying?
Homeowners insurance does not provide any coverage for paying the mortgage payment - it only covers damages to the house itself. For coverage to pay off the mortgage in case of illness, accident, or death, you need disability coverage and/or life insurance. Disability coverage will generally pay a monthly benefit for as long as you are unable to return to work due to injury or illness, while life insurance pays a lump sum to your beneficiary upon your death.
