Letter to the Editor: Home Insurance Company Threatens Family Security

Hello, My name is Cori Bechler. I lived in Nashville from 2009-2023 and am now a proud resident of Franklin, TN. My husband, along with our 14-month-old son, purchased our second home in September of this year. Our last home was our first home. It was every first-time home buyer’s& dream; historic charm, great neighborhood, with plenty of room for our personal touches over time. However, what began as a dream quickly turned into a nightmare. Just after& a year of owning our home, our ceilings cracked and caved in. We had been out of town only to return to a home in shambles. We called our insurance company& the next day to report the news. After they& sent a team to inspect, we were told it was a “roofing error” and the insurance company& was not liable. To make a very long story short, we spent& 9 months and $45,000 repairing our home ourselves. It took us six years to recover. Needless to say, we were thrilled to have finally reached the milestone& of selling our home this past year. We were especially overjoyed to know it was in perfect working order and the new owner would be in...