Home insurance and the Tishrei holidays
During the Tishrei holidays your flat stands empty: burglary, water damage. Check that your home insurance really covers you.
Why does your home need even more cover during the holidays?
Going away for the Tishrei holidays? Your flat stays unattended. Burglars know it. Water damage (a pipe leaking while you are away) happens every season. An air conditioner running 24/7 can overheat and start a fire (rare but possible). This is the time to check that your home insurance will really cover claims if you are not there.
Burglary: does your insurance really cover you?
Good home insurance must cover theft, but there are pitfalls.
Before leaving for Tishrei, call your insurer and ask: "Does my policy properly cover theft during a prolonged absence? Is there a time limit? Do I need to run an alarm?"
Water damage: what happens if a pipe leaks while you are away?
A pipe leaking for two weeks can cause 5,000€ of damage (ceiling, walls, furniture, the flat below...). Does your home insurance cover it?
Before leaving, turn off the mains water if possible, or arrange for a trusted neighbour to check the flat once a week.
Air conditioning, heating: what cover in case of overheating?
Do you leave the air conditioning on so the flat does not turn into an oven? That is normal. But be careful:
The simple reflex: turn the A/C down a little before leaving (26-27°C is enough), and ask someone to check the flat once while you are away.
What to check before leaving for Tishrei
Frequently asked questions about home insurance on holiday
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