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Replacement Cost Value
The full cost to replace damaged property at current prices.
Replacement Cost Value is what it would cost today to replace the damaged property with materials of like kind and quality, without subtracting depreciation. Most Florida HO-3 policies offer RCV for the dwelling but sometimes only ACV for contents.
Example. A roof that cost $15,000 to install 10 years ago may have an RCV of $28,000 today.
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Where you encounter "Replacement Cost Value" in Florida claims
Policyholders see "Replacement Cost Value" referenced in policy language, claim correspondence, and carrier scope of loss documents. Knowing the precise definition under Florida practice keeps you from accepting carrier framing. See also FS 626.854 on Public Adjuster licensing and FS 627.70131 on carrier duties.
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