Which Homeowners form covers both the dwelling and personal property on an open-perils basis?
Explanation
The HO-5 comprehensive form insures both the dwelling and personal property on an open-perils basis, the broadest coverage among standard forms. The HO-3 special form covers the dwelling on an open-perils basis but personal property only on a named-perils basis. HO-2 covers both on named-perils, and HO-8 is a modified form for older homes that pays on a repair-cost or actual cash value basis rather than full replacement.
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