by Guest » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:03 pm
My apartment got gutted during Hurricane Ike. Luckily, I had renters insurance :)
My apartment management was able to find another apartment for me after 2 weeks. For the 2 week duration, I stayed at a friends place since most hotels in Houston were completely sold out following the Hurricane.
My question is - will the loss of use coverage in my insurance pay my friend for the time that I was at his place?
Can I get a receipt from my friend showing that I stayed at his place and a charge of say $30 per day?
I would like to pay my friend if my insurance will reimburse me.
My apartment management was able to find another apartment for me after 2 weeks. For the 2 week duration, I stayed at a friends place since most hotels in Houston were completely sold out following the Hurricane.
My question is - will the loss of use coverage in my insurance pay my friend for the time that I was at his place?
Can I get a receipt from my friend showing that I stayed at his place and a charge of say $30 per day?
I would like to pay my friend if my insurance will reimburse me.
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:26 pm Post Subject:
I don't have a renters policy in front of me but I don't see why not. The bill needs to be reasonable (I think $30/day is). I agree, just have him write out a bill, sign it, and turn it in. I think your friend should be paid as well. If I were the adjuster and the policy allowed for that payment, I'd not think twice about sending out a check.
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:37 pm Post Subject:
I agree. Your policy allows for alternate living. I can only see a problem if your friend tried to charge $250.00 per night - but $30.00?
Shouldn't be a problem at all.
Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 01:57 am Post Subject:
It really is reasonable since you can not even get a hotel room for that price. It is also fair because it probaly wasn't real convinient to have another person stay with him. There is also teh fact that you could have been homeless since everything was booked had he not opened his door to you.
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 05:46 am Post Subject: Loss of use and evacuation expenses
If you have loss of use coverage, you should be reimbursed for room and board as well as any food you had to puchase while away. If you had a mandatory evacuation as many did for Hurricane Ike, you can also request reimbursement for gas or mileage.
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:39 am Post Subject:
I don't see why not either if your policy has additional living expenses, and I think most renters policys I've seen do...certainly contact your adjuster and ask
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 09:57 pm Post Subject:
Wow Lori..do you work in all parts of the insurance field or is that just how an adjusters job works? Do you cover all claims like this one and vehicle? Seems like a job that would take lots of education and remembering. My sometimers would not do me well in your field. I swear I am only mid 30 and have the mind of an 80 year old. Probaly too much stuff in the old head and its getting a little crowded...ever know the feeling?
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 09:54 am Post Subject:
Wow Lori..do you work in all parts of the insurance field or is that just how an adjusters job works? Do you cover all claims like this one and vehicle?
I only work auto's now but was a multiline adjuster for ten years...some stuff just doesn't change...I am only mid 30 and have the mind of an 80 year old. Probaly too much stuff in the old head and its getting a little crowded...ever know the feeling?
I've got about 15 yrs or so on you and boy do I ever know the feeling! :roll: I just had a brain fart on one of your questions I think that tcope caught me on ... :lol: it happens...Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:32 pm Post Subject:
Yep know all about those brain farts....like putting the sugar in the frig or throwing the t towel in the trash. Which did you enjoy more the multi or the auto?
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 09:40 am Post Subject:
Well probably just sticking with auto's...less to remember :roll: when you only have one policy to deal with...I didn't like having to work say garage keepers liability or the odd policy that popped up...also too old to climb roofs now.. :lol: that got to be a drag too...so yep no question it's easier to work (basically) with one policy rather than ten or more... :wink:
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 04:07 pm Post Subject:
I bet there is really alot to remember. Funny I was thinking that when I read some of the answers to the posts.
What the heck is garage keepers liability? Is it when a garage has a few different cars in for repairs and it catches fire or what not? Or is it someone taking out personal insurance to cover their garage and contents?
I use to love heights..the older I get the more I stay firmly planted on the ground.
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