Homeowners Repaired Water Damage Before Contacting Their Insurer. They Can't Recover Under Their Policy.
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May 21, 2018 at 12:45 PM
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An appellate court in Florida has ruled that homeowners who repaired water damage to their home before filing a claim with their insurer could not recover their loss under their policy because they had prejudiced their insurer's ability to investigate the extent of the damage.
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