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Homeowners insurance policy: Does Homeowner cover my garage if it catches on fire, loss of garden tractor, lawn furniture, and boat motor?
Mr. and Mrs. White have a Comprehensive Homeowners Policy with limits of insurance as follows:
Coverage A- Dwelling Building $500,000
Coverage B- Detached Private Structures $ 50,000 (10% of Coverage A)
Coverage C- Personal Property $300,000 (60% of Coverage A)
Coverage D- Additional Living Expenses $100,000 (20% of Coverage A)
All coverages subject to a $500. deductible.
Claim 1: The Whites discover that their house is invaded by some kind of insect. They have the pest control company in to fumigate the house. This means they have to move into a hotel for 2 days. Their additional expenses are:
Hotel bill $200
Food $150
Claim 2: Mr. White leaves a space heater on in the detached garage one night by mistake. It catches fire and causes damage as follows. Garage $15,000
Garden tractor $6,000
Lawn furniture $1,200
Boat motor $1,400
5 Answers
- AnonymousLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
Yes, damage by fire is covered, up to policy limits, subject to conditions.
No, damage by insects is not covered.
The point of the question - as this is clearly a licensing question - is that you can apply coverage perils to different types of property, which can have different coverage conditions and special limits of liability under the policy. For instance, that boat motor is covered one way by fire, and a different way by theft. Do you know what the coverages are? You'll need to, if you want to pass that exam.
- Casey YLv 77 years ago
Nothing for the insects, not covered.
You don't say whether contents are covered on a replacement cost basis, so I cannot answer the second half of your question. Additionally, coverage for boats depends on the length and engine size, most are not covered by homeowners policies.
- 5 years ago
You can make a claim, but they'll deny it. Your HO Ins doesn't cover dabage due to actions you take. For example, you get angry, punch the wall, and break through the drywall. Your insurance will not pay this. And claiming you weren't in your right mind or that you weren't yourself when the beer damage happened won't cut it. =)
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- TriciaLv 77 years ago
if this is an attached garage, yes. if it is not attached garage, you will need to check the full policy small print.