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No. Your policy will only cover damages which were caused by a covered loss during the policy period.

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Q: Should homeowners insurance cover water damage that was caused before you moved in?
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It depends on why your being sued. If your homeowners insurance covers the act that caused the suit, then you should have legal defense costs coverage if you purchased liability insurance with your homeowners insurance policy. If you did not purchase liability coverage then your insurance company will not defend you.


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Yes, Homeowners insurance typically does provide coverage for losses that result from an accidental fire.


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Of course not. Scabies is a skin condition caused by a type of mite. There is not way that this would be covered under a homeowners insurance policy


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Only if you have earthquake coverage. A regular homeowners policy excludes damage caused by ground movement or earthquakes.


Does my homeowners insurance cover damage to my property caused by tree roots from a neighbor's tree?

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Is homeowners insurance or condo insurance or both responsible for leakage from the roof that has caused damage to the floors ceiling and walls?

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Will homeowners insurance cover cost of electric company work on adjoining property caused by downed tree on covered property?

Yes. But the electrical company's insurance co should cover it if they are at fault.


Does homeowners insurance cover a fireplace falling through the floor?

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Will AAA homeowners insurance policy cover overflow of water from sink?

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