Additional living expense coverage is broad in its terms; however, a premise must be unfit to live in in order for coverage to be available. (Photo: Shutterstock) Additional living expense coverage is broad in its terms; however, a premise must be unfit to live in in order for coverage to be available. (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Editor's Note: This week's question is unique: A utility company advised residents of a building that they may be able to file an insurance claim for additional living expenses, or similar, due to a utility issue impacting kitchen appliances. However, does this issue make the premises unfit to live in and would require the insured to relocate until repairs are completed?

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