FINA 4358 MODULE 5 ASSIGNMENT QUESTIOND
AND ANSWERS
Commercial Property
Homework Questions
Module 5
1. With respect to PDI’s condominium in New York City, how can PDI determine where the
dividing line lies between a condominium association’s interests and PDI’s interests?
Using the Condominium Association Agreement-Pertinent documents
2. I’m getting some confusing information from our property manager in New York. It
seems that the Office Park Condominium Association (OPCA) in New York City is
insured under the Condominium Association Coverage Form. PDI has been a unit
owner at the OPCA complex for five years and is insured under the Condominium
Commercial Unit-Owners Coverage Form. The condominium association agreement
follows the single-entity concept with regard to property ownership and insurance
requirements.
PDI recently suffered a fire loss inside its premises. Indicate which policy—
OPCA’s or PDI’s—would cover each of the following items that were damaged by the
fire. Justify each of your answers.
a. Business personal property owned by PDI. PDI
b. Interior walls that were in the unit as sold to PDI. OPCA
c. A water heater that was in the unit as sold to PDI. OPCA
d. Upgraded marble counter tops, kitchen appliances, expensive wood paneling,
marble and hardwood flooring, upgraded light fixtures. PDI
e. Money and securities owned by PDI. PDI
3. PDI is considering the purchase of a builders risk policy to cover the construction of a
new building at the Houston warehouse. What are four unique builders risk exposures
that differ from the exposures of completed buildings? BPP coverage, Inland marine
policies, HPR & Independent Forms, Delay in start-up
4. In addition to PDI, what separate interests (parties) can usually be insured under a
builder’s risk policy? Subcontractors
5. As you know we have an office building and warehouse under construction in the San
Francisco area and it is insured by PDI under the ISO Builders Risk Coverage Form to
CPHWQ_5.docx
AND ANSWERS
Commercial Property
Homework Questions
Module 5
1. With respect to PDI’s condominium in New York City, how can PDI determine where the
dividing line lies between a condominium association’s interests and PDI’s interests?
Using the Condominium Association Agreement-Pertinent documents
2. I’m getting some confusing information from our property manager in New York. It
seems that the Office Park Condominium Association (OPCA) in New York City is
insured under the Condominium Association Coverage Form. PDI has been a unit
owner at the OPCA complex for five years and is insured under the Condominium
Commercial Unit-Owners Coverage Form. The condominium association agreement
follows the single-entity concept with regard to property ownership and insurance
requirements.
PDI recently suffered a fire loss inside its premises. Indicate which policy—
OPCA’s or PDI’s—would cover each of the following items that were damaged by the
fire. Justify each of your answers.
a. Business personal property owned by PDI. PDI
b. Interior walls that were in the unit as sold to PDI. OPCA
c. A water heater that was in the unit as sold to PDI. OPCA
d. Upgraded marble counter tops, kitchen appliances, expensive wood paneling,
marble and hardwood flooring, upgraded light fixtures. PDI
e. Money and securities owned by PDI. PDI
3. PDI is considering the purchase of a builders risk policy to cover the construction of a
new building at the Houston warehouse. What are four unique builders risk exposures
that differ from the exposures of completed buildings? BPP coverage, Inland marine
policies, HPR & Independent Forms, Delay in start-up
4. In addition to PDI, what separate interests (parties) can usually be insured under a
builder’s risk policy? Subcontractors
5. As you know we have an office building and warehouse under construction in the San
Francisco area and it is insured by PDI under the ISO Builders Risk Coverage Form to
CPHWQ_5.docx
