Section 987.74 Of Article 3.1. Veterans’ Farm And Home Purchase Act Of 1974 From California Military And Veterans Code >> Division 4. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 3.1.
987.74
. (a) All properties purchased by the department shall be
covered by insurance. Except as set forth in regulations adopted by
the department pursuant to Section 987.93 in lieu of, or in addition
to, the provisions of this subdivision, with respect to cooperative
dwelling units, insurance purchased by the department shall be
guaranteed replacement cost coverage as described in subdivisions (e)
and (f) of Section 10102 of the Insurance Code against fire and
other hazards for the full replacement cost of the improvements or
structures, shall include limited building code upgrade as described
in Section 10103 of the Insurance Code, and shall be placed with a
company or companies as the department may determine from time to
time.
The department may charge purchasers a premium to cover the cost
to the department for insurance obtained pursuant to this
subdivision. The premium shall not exceed the actual cost to the
department for the coverage provided.
(b) The contract made between the department and the purchaser
shall provide that the purchaser maintain the farm or home as his or
her place of residence and keep in good order and repair all
buildings, fences, and other permanent improvements situated thereon.
Insurance policies purchased by the department shall be obtained to
insure and keep insured against fire and other hazards, all
buildings, fences, and other permanent improvements on the property.
All policies shall be written with any loss payable to the department
and the purchaser as their interests may appear. Insurance shall be
in the amount, with the insurance companies, and under the terms and
conditions as may be specified by the department.
(c) Upon renewal, the department shall assist the purchaser in
determining the insurance level necessary to repair or replace the
damaged or destroyed dwelling with like or equivalent construction
and in determining how best to purchase additional coverage, if
desired. The purchaser shall be solely responsible for requesting in
writing and maintaining any additional amounts of insurance necessary
to protect his or her interest in the property, and shall bear the
risk of any loss in excess of the amount of insurance in force at the
time of the loss.
(d) The department shall annually send a disclosure notice to all
purchasers who have residential property insurance provided through
the department. The notice shall identify the type of coverage, and
shall disclose all of the following in a clear and reasonable manner:
(1) The limits of liability for the structure and improvements.
(2) The amount of any deductibles.
(3) Whether the policy covers the increased costs due to changes
in building ordinances or laws regulating construction or repair.
(4) A statement explaining the importance of having guaranteed
replacement cost coverage.
(5) A statement that the policy provided by the department
provides limited building code upgrade coverage and the applicable
limits and restrictions to that coverage.