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Generally no, barring some negligence or collusion, with the crminal, we are not responsible for acts of others, but there may be coverage for damages to the property under the homeowners insurance policy. The criminal who committed the crime would be the party responsible for their own acts.

If you are the homeowner, and your property was damaged in the crime, then you will most likely have coverage for your losses under the property portion of your homeowners insurance policy.

The liability portion of your home insurance would offer coverage for legal defense costs as well as any award for accidental damages or injuries for which the property owner (named insured) is found legally liable. Criminal acts of the insured is always excluded from coverage.

Imagine this scenario, You have guests over for the week in your home. A Robber breaks into your house (your property) while you are at work, This robber then shoots and kills one guest in your home and assaults another guest. Do you think you, as the homeowner, should be held liable or responsible for that acts of a guy who illegally broke into your home and beat and murdered your guests simply because you own the property? Barring some negligence or facilitation of the crime, of course not.

Here's another scenario, Someone carjacks you at gun point, they steal your car (your property), then use your car to rob a bank, As the carjacker/bank robber/murderer is hurriedly leaving the bank in your vehicle, they run over and kill two people and seriously injure three others. Should you, as the vehicle owner, be held responsible for 2 deaths, a bank robbery and injury to 3 people simply because it was your property that was used to do all this? Of course not. Barring negligence issues, neither you nor your Auto Insurance carrier would be liable or responsible for the acts of the thief who stole your car.

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Why homeowner policy would cover vandalism and not theft?

There is not information in your question to give a comprehensive answer. But, it just depends on what scope of coverage you purchased and on the nature of your theft claim. For example, Theft by a resident of the home would not be covered. Thefts are required to be reported to the Police to be eligible for coverage. When you purchased your insurance policy you selected those coverage you wanted. If you just chose the cheapest policy you could find without looking at the details, then you may need to speak with your Insurance Agent about upgrading your coverage.


Does homeowners insurance cover theft of cash that was in home during a robbery?

Generally, a homeowner's policy does cover losses of a limited amount of cash. The precise amount will be stated in the policy. The loss will be covered if the cause thereof was the result of an occurrence which is specified in the policy. Note, though, that there are some homeowner's policy forms that cover structural damage only. For the most part, they are policies issued by state-run entities that insure people who cannut obrain insurance in the private market. Such policies are also issued as "force-placed" policies by lenders that have not received proof of insurance from the borrower. They are placed on the property to protect the lender's interest in the property.


Does homeowners insurance cover Burglary for renters?

No, homeowners insurance typically only covers property and liability for property owners, not renters. Renters should consider purchasing renters insurance, which can protect their personal belongings in the event of theft or burglary.


Does homeowners insurance cover murder?

No. Homeowners insurance is "Property" coverage. Murder is a criminal offense and is not a covered peril under a home's property hazard insurance policy. Homeowners insurance does not provide liability coverage for criminal acts nor is it a replacement for a life or death insurance policy.


What is the insurance definition for Vandalism and Malicious Mischief?

Vandalism and Malicious Mischief refers to intentional damage or destruction caused to property by individuals with malicious intent. This can include acts such as graffiti, broken windows, or other forms of deliberate harm. It is typically covered under property insurance policies, although specific coverage may vary.

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Why didn't the mortgage company pay the insurance?

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Does homeowner insurance cover tenants who live in a duplex if they fall and break ankle?

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Can you carry homeowners insurance on company property?

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What would likely be covered under homeowner's insurance but NOT by renter's insurance?

Damage to anything covered by the landlord's insurance, because the landlord owns the property not the renter. Such damage would be covered under homeowner's insurance, because the homeowner owns the property.


What is insurance that protects a homeowner in case of a property ownership dispute?

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Who is responsible for damage to another person's car on your property?

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Are you compensated for personal items in your car that got destroyed?

That depends on who is responsible for the damage. If someone else was responsible then their insurance should cover your damaged property. If you are at fault then you will have to make a claim on a homeowner or renter's insurance policy of your own, if you have one.


Does homeowner's insurance cover ponzi scheme?

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A tree on my property line grows a branch that hangs over my neighbor's property breaks off during a heavy storm onto their property. Who is liable for the damage?

You are responsible, but your homeowner insurance should cover damage.