General information only. This isn’t insurance advice: your policy always has the final say.

I rent out a room in my home. Am I covered?

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Not automatically. Many policies exclude losses tied to renting, even a single room, unless it’s listed in the policy. Declare it before you rent.

A general answer. Your policy always has the final say.

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