LibraryScenariosWhen building codes make disaster recovery feel like betrayal
Scenario

When building codes make disaster recovery feel like betrayal

My insurance wants me to rebuild to current code but that costs twice as much and using the extra money feels like cheating my old house that was good enough before.

Zera
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Regulatory requirements that exceed original circumstances create guilt about improving beyond what was lost rather than simply restoring.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Financial recovery after disaster?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.