The coming months
Manage the empty house until you decide
If no one is living there, insurance may require notifying the carrier of the change in occupancy. Keep utilities on, arrange for lawn care or snow removal, and stop by regularly, or ask a neighbor to. A vacant home is a target for damage and theft.
What you'll need
- Keys
- The home insurance policy
- Utility account information
Good to know
Many home insurance policies limit coverage once a home sits empty for 30 to 60 days.
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