People looking to make a little extra cash may consider holding a yard sale, which provides the added benefit of getting rid of unwanted clutter.
However, the Insurance Information Institute said recently people planning on holding a yard sale should make sure they are covered through their home insurance policies. Having someone injure themselves on a homeowner’s property could lead to a lawsuit.
Jeanne Salvatore, III spokeswoman and senior vice president, said consumers should check with their agent to see how much liability coverage they have on their home insurance and make sure it is adequate to protect their assets.
“We live in a very litigious society,” Salvatore said. “Having an adequate amount of liability protection is a very important financial protection.”
Consumers may also want to check to see how much liability coverage they have in case their animal attacks someone on their property, especially since many people may be walking through during a yard sale.
Standard home insurance should cover against dog bites, while owners would do well to train their pet to avoid such an occurrence in the first place.




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