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Old 12-29-2022, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by oldtimes View Post
Didn't they just pass some kind of law against this?
The law uses 15-year old roof as the benchmark. If it's older than 15 years, insurance companies aren't required to insure the home. If it's 15 years or less, they can only refuse to insure the home if there is some ADDITIONAL reason for refusing. The age of the roof can't be the only reason, IF that roof is 15 years old or newer.

As soon as that roof turns 15 years plus one day - all bets are off.