N.D. Cent. Code § 26.1-30.1-03.1

Current through the 2023 Legislative Sessions

Section 26.1-30.1-03.1 - Five-day notice exception for cancellation

Policies subject to this chapter may be canceled upon five days' written notice to the named insureds if one or more of the following conditions exist:

1. Buildings with at least sixty-five percent of the rental units in the building unoccupied.

2. Buildings that have been damaged by a peril insured against and the insured has stated or such time has elapsed as clearly indicates that the damage will not be repaired.

3. Buildings to which, following a fire, permanent repairs have not commenced within sixty days following satisfactory adjustment of loss.

4. Buildings that have been unoccupied sixty consecutive days, except buildings that have a seasonal occupancy, and buildings actually in the course of construction or repair and reconstruction which are properly secured against unauthorized entry.

5. Buildings that are in danger of collapse because of serious structural conditions or those buildings subject to extremely hazardous conditions not contemplated in filed rating plans such as those buildings that are in a state of disrepair as to be dilapidated.

6. Buildings on which, because of their physical condition, there is an outstanding order to vacate or an outstanding demolition order, or which have been declared unsafe in accordance with applicable law.

7. Buildings from which fixed and salvageable items have been or are being removed and the insured can give no reasonable explanation for the removal.

8. Buildings on which there is reasonable knowledge and belief that the property is endangered and is not reasonably protected from possible arson for the purpose of defrauding an insurer.

9. Buildings with any of the following conditions:

a. Failure to furnish heat, water, sewer service, or public lighting for thirty consecutive days or more.

b. Failure to correct conditions dangerous to life, health, or safety.

c. Failure to maintain the building in accordance with applicable law.

d. Failure to pay property taxes for more than one year.

10. Buildings that have characteristics of ownership condition, occupancy, or maintenance which are violative of law or public policy.

N.D.C.C. § 26.1-30.1-03.1