Sentences with phrase «while damage from burst pipes»

While damage from burst pipes is a covered cause of loss under the standard policy form, an earthquake is excluded.

Not exact matches

While there may be a few exclusions such as flood (Flood is never covered on renters insurance or homeowners insurance, whereas water damage from a burst pipe would be), this means that whatever happens to your belongings is covered.

For instance, an upstairs tenant's leaky bathtub or burst pipe flooding your apartment is covered, while damage from an actual flood most likely won't be.

Water damage is also a contentious issue because while most homeowner policies will cover accidental damage from burst pipes or heaters, they won't cover it if the cause is wear and tear.