Scope of subchapter.

This subchapter shall apply to policies of property insurance, other than policies of inland marine insurance and policies of property insurance issued through a residual market mechanism, covering risks to property located in this State which take effect or are renewed after January 19, 1986, and which insure any of the following contingencies: (1) Loss of or damage to real property which consists of not more than 4 residential units, 1 of which is the principal place of residence of the named insured; or (2) Loss of or damage to personal property in which the named insured has an insurable interest where: a. The personal property is used for personal, family or household purposes; and b. The personal property is within a residential dwelling.