Policyholders whose homes survived the LA wildfires say soot and chemical residue have made them uninhabitable. (Credit: Amanda Bronstad/ALM)
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has formed a new task force to create standards for smoke damage insurance coverage and clean-up.
The task force will evaluate and recommend best practices for inspecting and remediating smoke-damaged properties and develop statewide standards for insurers.
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