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Is mold in basement covered by insurance?

Updated: 9/20/2023
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Probably not unless you have a special Mold and Fungi coverage endorsement that you purchased along with your home insurance policy.

Almost all home insurance policies these days exclude coverage for Mold and fungi.

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Can I file a claim with my auto insurance if my car has mold growth?

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