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Louisiana’s ‘business-friendly’ climate response: canceled home insurance plans (floodlightnews.org)
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[–] StaySquared@lemmy.world -2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Wouldn't that be illegal as it's a breach of contract? If not.. then it makes sense not to get home insurance.

[–] ramble81@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago

The companies just opt to not renew it. That is legal as it would be illegal to force someone into a perpetual agreement. Then you’re SOL when your lender requires insurance (to insure what is technically their property) and there’s none of be found.

[–] Cort@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

That doesn't really help anyone with a mortgage. The lenders require insurance until you're paid off

[–] StaySquared@lemmy.world -1 points 2 months ago

That's true.