• Home Insurance Claims: How Much Can You Really Get?

  • Feb 21 2025
  • Length: 5 mins
  • Podcast

Home Insurance Claims: How Much Can You Really Get?

  • Summary

  • 🔹 Understanding Ordinance of Law in Insurance

    • Natural disasters or property damage often lead to questions about insurance claims and home value.
    • A key but often overlooked term in insurance policies is Ordinance of Law.

    🔹 What is Ordinance of Law?

    • If your house is destroyed by fire, hurricane, or another disaster, insurance will cover rebuilding costs based on its previous value.
    • However, building codes and regulations may have changed since your home was originally built.
    • Upgrades like reinforced roofing, new electrical systems, or septic tanks may be required.

    🔹 The Financial Impact

    • Your insurance payout may not fully cover the cost of rebuilding to modern standards.
    • Example:
      • Home value before disaster: $500,000
      • Mortgage owed: $250,000
      • Insurance payout: $300,000
      • Potential out-of-pocket cost: $200,000+

    🔹 Hidden Exclusions & Extra Costs

    • Insurance may not cover:
      • Upgrades to meet new building codes
      • Debris removal and hazardous waste cleanup
      • Personal property losses beyond certain limits

    🔹 How to Protect Yourself

    • Review your policy to understand Ordinance of Law coverage.
    • Consider upgrading your policy to cover rebuilding costs for modern codes.
    • Speak with an insurance expert before disaster strikes to avoid surprises.

    🔹 Need Expert Advice?
    💬 Get live one-on-one consultations with:

    • Licensed Insurance Broker
    • Private Investigator
    • Real Estate Title Examiner
    • Certified Civil Court Mediator
    • Licensed General Contractor

    📌 Schedule a consultation today at actualhuman.com!

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