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Don t Let an Attractive Nuisance Ruin Your Summer
Doug Sibor, NerdWallet
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Maybe you snuck into your neighbor s swimming pool when you were a kid. Perhaps you jumped on their trampoline when they weren t around or used their pile of random junk as a fort.
To a child, these youthful indiscretions seem pretty harmless. But for a homeowner, such acts of rebellion can pose a serious liability problem.
A swimming pool, trampoline and pile of debris are each an attractive nuisance a feature on your property that entices children to use it, even without your permission, and could potentially cause them harm. Other common nuisances include:
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My dog Maisie is an angel. The most vicious she gets is when she decides it’s time to attack her bacon ball. Her greatest foe is the doorbell.
But just in case a human hand happens to get entangled with the bacon ball mid-chomp or her howls at the door scare someone off the steps and onto the pavement, I make sure to have liability insurance.
All joking aside, liability coverage is a must for any dog owner regardless of the pooch’s temperament. If you or your dog is held responsible for injuries to someone else, you’ll have to pay the associated costs and they can be significant.
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Winter Storm Damage? Get the Most Out of Your Homeowners Policy
Four ways to get the most value from your home insurance coverage when dealing with a serious storm
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Many homeowners have been left reeling as devastating winter storms lash the nation.
In Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and elsewhere, severe weather has left millions without power and inflicted billions of dollars’ worth of property damage. Burst pipes are flooding homes, and mold growth and other issues are likely to follow.
Homeowners insurance can be essential to recovery, but it’s important to act quickly, keep good records and pay close attention to the details of your policy. Here are four ways to get the most value from your home insurance coverage when dealing with a serious storm.