April 8, 2010

At what point would an insurer cover/replace carpet that has, in the insured’s opinion, been damaged due to smoke? The carpet was technically not burned but the odor remains. The insured believes the carpet should be replaced, but the insurance company has a different opinion.

Would this odor stuck in the carpet be considered smoke damage? Should the insurance company replace the carpet?

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