Vacation Disasters – Empty Homes May Not Have Insurance Coverage For Damage

The blog discusses the potential risks associated with leaving a condo unoccupied during vacation and how this can impact the insurance coverage. It explains that many insurance policies have vacancy exclusions, which means that if a home is left unoccupied for a certain period of time, the insurance company may not cover certain types of damages or losses. The blog provides some tips for preventing damage to an empty condo during vacation, such as turning off the water supply, unplugging appliances, and arranging for someone to check on the property regularly. It also recommends reviewing the insurance policy and talking to the insurer to ensure that the condo is adequately covered during the vacation period.