Home insurers cover cosmetic repairs but deny root-cause fixes, then cancel policies
When water damage occurs, insurers pay for interior remediation only — refusing to waterproof the foundation that caused the leak — leaving homeowners with a temporary fix and a recurring problem. The policy language creates a structural gap between what is covered and what constitutes a permanent repair. Insurers compound the harm by cancelling coverage when homeowners document the remediation work that was done.
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Home Insurers Deny Storm Damage Claims While Active Damage Continues
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