Dwelling PolicyQuestion 84 of 158
Which of the following correctly distinguishes the Dwelling Policy from the Homeowners Policy?
a.The DP can be written when the dwelling is not owner-occupied; the HO requires owner-occupancy
b.The DP automatically includes personal liability; the HO does not
c.The DP is limited to two-unit dwellings; the HO can cover up to six units
d.The DP covers earthquake automatically; the HO excludes it
Explanation
A key distinction is that the DP does not require owner-occupancy and is therefore the standard policy for rental and seasonal dwellings, while a Homeowners policy requires the named insured to occupy the dwelling as a residence. The DP does NOT include personal liability automatically — that is the homeowners policy. Both DP and HO are limited to one-to-four-family residences, and both exclude earthquake.
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