A condo owner failed to advise that they now rent out their unit and the...

The correct answer is C because changing a condo unit from owner-occupied to tenant-occupied is a material change in risk that must be disclosed to the insurer. Occupancy is a major underwriting factor in property insurance. When a unit is rented out, the insurer may assess the risk differently because tenant occupancy can change exposure to liability, moral hazard, maintenance issues, and frequency or severity of loss. If the insured fails to report that change, the insurer may treat the policy as having been issued or continued on incorrect underwriting information.

A is incorrect even though fire is normally an insured peril. Coverage still depends on compliance with policy conditions, including the duty to disclose material changes. An insured peril does not automatically guarantee payment if the policyholder has breached a fundamental disclosure obligation. B is not the most likely outcome because the issue is not simply dividing owner property from tenant-related loss; it is the undisclosed change in occupancy. D is also incorrect because this is not primarily a valuation issue such as replacement cost versus actual cash value.

From a RIBO perspective, this question tests the broker’s duty to recognize and explain material change in risk . A broker should always advise clients to report changes in occupancy immediately, because failing to do so can jeopardize coverage or lead to denial of a claim.