Loss of Use Insurance Claims in Florida and Georgia

After a disaster damages your home, you may find yourself unable to live there during repairs. In these moments, Loss of Use coverage becomes crucial.

At Allegiant Public Adjusters, we help policyholders in Florida and Georgia fully understand, calculate, and recover the living expenses they are owed under their insurance policies while their homes are being restored.

If you’ve been displaced after a covered event, let us fight to make sure you are properly compensated for every necessary expense.

What Is Loss of Use?

Loss of Use coverage, often found in homeowners and renters insurance policies, reimburses you for additional living expenses (ALE) you incur when a covered event makes your home uninhabitable.

It is designed to help you maintain your standard of living while repairs are underway.

Loss of Use typically covers:

  • Temporary housing (hotels, rentals, extended stays)

  • Additional food expenses

  • Laundry costs

  • Increased transportation costs

  • Storage fees

  • Pet boarding fees

In some cases, Loss of Use may also cover lost rental income if your property was producing income prior to the loss.

Common Events Triggering Loss of Use Claims

You may be eligible for Loss of Use benefits after:

  • Fire or smoke damage

  • Hurricane, tornado, or storm damage

  • Flooding (depending on coverage)

  • Pipe bursts or water damage

  • Structural damage from a fallen tree

  • Mold contamination

  • Sinkholes or foundation collapse

  • Vandalism

Even if the damage seems limited, insurance policies can provide Loss of Use benefits when conditions are deemed unsafe or unlivable by authorities or experts.

Challenges in Recovering Loss of Use Expenses

Although Loss of Use sounds straightforward, many policyholders encounter challenges such as:

  • Insurance companies disputing habitability (claiming the property is still livable)

  • Lowball offers for temporary housing costs

  • Strict proof-of-expense requirements

  • Delays in reimbursement

  • Caps on coverage that are not clearly explained

Without proper documentation and strong advocacy, you may end up paying out-of-pocket for expenses your insurance should cover.

At Allegiant Public Adjusters, we help eliminate these obstacles and maximize your Loss of Use claim.

Our Loss of Use Claims Process

We approach every Loss of Use claim with precision, urgency, and a deep understanding of insurance policy language.

Step 1: Immediate Policy Review

We start by reviewing your insurance policy in detail to determine:

  • The specific Loss of Use benefits available

  • Coverage limits and sublimits

  • Duration of coverage (some policies cap the time period for benefits)

  • Requirements for proving uninhabitability

Understanding your rights upfront helps us build a stronger claim strategy.

Step 2: Damage Assessment and Habitability Determination

We assess the extent of the property damage and document why the home is no longer safe or livable.

If needed, we coordinate with:

  • Licensed contractors

  • Environmental specialists (for mold, smoke, or chemical contamination)

  • Local authorities or code enforcement officers

Their professional evaluations strengthen your claim that the property is uninhabitable.

Step 3: Expense Tracking and Documentation

We work with you to gather and organize proof of all additional living expenses, such as:

  • Hotel or rental receipts

  • Food receipts showing increased meal costs

  • Gas receipts if travel distances have increased

  • Storage or pet boarding invoices

The more organized and thorough the documentation, the faster and more complete your reimbursement will be.

Step 4: Claim Presentation and Negotiation

We prepare a fully supported claim package and present it to your insurance company, demanding full payment for every eligible expense.

If necessary, we challenge unfair denials or underpayments through negotiation or formal dispute processes.

Our goal is simple: You should not bear financial losses for simply trying to live while your home is being repaired.

Loss of Use for Homeowners

If you are a homeowner displaced from your primary residence, your Loss of Use claim can include:

  • The cost difference between your mortgage and temporary rental

  • Hotel stays and associated taxes/fees

  • Meals eaten out when a kitchen is unavailable

  • Laundry and dry-cleaning services

We ensure that the full range of your additional living expenses is recognized and compensated under your policy.

Loss of Use for Renters

Renters with renter’s insurance also have Loss of Use coverage when a rental becomes uninhabitable due to a covered event.

We help renters recover:

  • Temporary housing costs

  • Moving and storage fees

  • Increased commuting expenses

Even though you don’t own the property, you still have the right to maintain your quality of life after a covered loss.

Loss of Rental Income

If you own a rental property that becomes uninhabitable, your insurance may provide Loss of Rental Income coverage.

This reimburses you for the rental payments you lose while repairs are being made.

Our team ensures you’re compensated fairly for:

  • Lost monthly rent

  • Vacancy periods caused by necessary repairs

  • Associated leasing costs for re-renting the property

Why Choose Allegiant Public Adjusters for Loss of Use Claims?

Loss of Use claims require careful attention to both property damage assessments and financial documentation.

At Allegiant Public Adjusters, we provide:

  • Experienced policy interpretation

  • Advanced damage documentation (3D scans, LiDAR imaging)

  • Thorough expense tracking and claim preparation

  • Persistent advocacy for full reimbursement

  • Personalized service focused on your peace of mind

We don't just handle claims—we guide you through the entire recovery process, minimizing stress and maximizing results.

Don’t Let a Displacement Become a Financial Burden

Insurance policies exist to protect you—not just your house, but your life.

If you’ve been forced from your home after a disaster, you deserve complete coverage for the costs you incur.

Let Allegiant Public Adjusters take the burden off your shoulders and ensure you get every dollar you're owed.

Your Claim, Our Commitment.

Ready to Fight for Policy Owners

You pay for protection. Don't settle for less than you deserve.
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