What are additional living expenses (ALE)?
Many homeowners policies pay reasonable extra costs of living elsewhere while your home is repaired, such as a hotel or rental and extra food costs. Keep every receipt, and ask your insurer about limits and how long ALE lasts.
General information, not advice for your specific policy or property. Updated October 2026.
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