Appurtenant Structure
Updated: 18 January 2025
What Does Appurtenant Structure Mean?
Under a property insurance policy, buildings located on the same premises as the primary insured building are referred to as appurtenant structures.
Insuranceopedia Explains Appurtenant Structure
Appurtenant structures are located on the same parcel of property as the principal insured property. These may include sheds, gazebos, detached apartments, and pool houses.
Most policies typically cover these structures under most circumstances. For example, a home insurance policy might provide coverage for a separate garage up to 10% of the coverage amount for the home (the principal structure).
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