Estimating & Workflow
Additional living expenses claim
A claim for the temporary housing and added living costs caused by a covered property loss. The contractor's repair timeline helps the adjuster estimate how long the household will need to stay out. Keeping receipts for lodging and meals makes the extra living cost amount easier to document and approve.
Common questions
What does "Additional living expenses claim" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A claim for the temporary housing and added living costs caused by a covered property loss. The contractor's repair timeline helps the adjuster estimate how long the household will need to stay out. Keeping receipts for lodging and meals makes the extra living cost amount easier to document and approve.
Where does "Additional living expenses claim" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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