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Fatal Risk Category: Exclusion Trap • Edition: Custom Carrier Form

CG 21 34 / Manuscript — Residential / Condominium / Multi-Family Exclusion

Excludes all coverage for work performed on single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums, or multi-family residential developments.

⚠️ The Underwriting Trap

Subcontractors purchase cheaper commercial-only policies and show up on residential or mixed-use apartment job sites. In the event of a claim, the carrier immediately disclaims coverage citing the residential exclusion.

✅ General Contractor Remedy

Audit exclusions list for words 'residential', 'habitational', 'condo', or 'tract homes'. Require residential buy-back rider.

Standard ISO Policy Wording

This insurance does not apply to 'bodily injury' or 'property damage' arising out of, related to, or in connection with any operations involving any residential structure, condominium, co-op, or townhome.

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