§ 444-k. Liability coverage. 1. Every licensed home inspector who is engaged in home inspection shall secure, maintain, and file with the secretary proof of a certificate of liability coverage, which terms and conditions shall be determined by the secretary.

Terms Used In N.Y. Real Property Law 444-K

  • Home inspection: means the process by which a home inspector observes and provides a written report of the systems and components of a residential building including but not limited to heating system, cooling system, plumbing system, electrical system, structural components, foundation, roof, masonry structure, exterior and interior components or any other related residential building component as recommended or required by the department through regulation to provide a client with objective information about the condition of the residential building. See N.Y. Real Property Law 444-B
  • Home inspector: means a person licensed as a home inspector pursuant to the provisions of this article. See N.Y. Real Property Law 444-B
  • Secretary: means the secretary of the department of state. See N.Y. Real Property Law 444-B

2. Every proof of liability coverage required to be filed with the secretary shall provide that cancellation or nonrenewal of the policy shall not be effective unless and until at least ten days' notice of intention to cancel or nonrenew has been received in writing by the secretary.

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