Ordinance or law coverage pays the added cost of rebuilding to current building codes after a covered loss, which a basic policy may not fully cover.
How it shows up
It matters most for older homes, where code upgrades during a rebuild can add significant cost beyond the original structure.
Replacement Cost vs Actual Cash Value → Homeowners insurance →
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