Confirming time period of Fair Rental Value (CA Fair Plan) Mohan Chhabra asked 3 weeks ago
Confirming time period of Fair Rental Value (CA Fair Plan)

Our CA Fair Plan policy states the following in the Dwelling Property Policy document we received from them, specifically under the Coverage D – Fair Rental Value section:

"Payment will be for the shortest time required to repair or replace that part of the Described Location rented, held for rental or occupied by you."

We had a total loss in the Eaton fire and this was our primary (only) residence.

Does this wording mean that the total amount of time they will provide us the fair rental value monthly $ amount is the sooner of when we complete/move back in after rebuild, or when we hit the maximum of that coverage amount, whichever is sooner?

We understand that there is a CA requirement for min of 36 months (that can be extended), but confirming our policy does not have a stated specific maximum number of months or years for them to pay out the fair rental value.

1 Answers
Answer for Confirming time period of Fair Rental Value (CA Fair Plan) Alexis Ricci Staff answered 2 weeks ago

Hi Mohan,

Yes because of the nature of your loss, California provides up to 36 months of Fair Rental/Additional LIving Expense Coverage (with possible extensions). However, it is most important to review your Declarations page and determine your policy limit for Fair Rental Value. The carrier is not going to pay out more than this stated limit, regardless of the time frame you ened to complete your rebuild or replace your home. Have your carrier confirm this in writing, along with any policy limits you have on your Fair Rental Value coverage.

We encourage you to review UP’s resources about this matter here:

https://uphelp.org/events/replacing-your-wildfire-destroyed-home-options-and-insurance-considerations/

https://uphelp.org/claim-guidance-publications/survivors-speak-additional-living-expense-ale-loss-of-use/