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Insurance explained: Why home maintenance is so important

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Every year Queenslanders are urged to prepare for the summer storm season, which typically occurs between September and March. An important part of storm season preparation is ensuring any maintenance work around the home is up to date. This can include, but is certainly not limited to, checking your roof, gutters, downpipes and wet areas for any damage or leaks. While home maintenance isn’t only an issue in storm season, it can exacerbate any damage caused during extreme weather events. Getting your home and garden in good shape will not only improve your chances of withstanding severe weather events including a natural disaster, it will reduces the changes of maintenance-related issues which can lead to delays in the insurance claim process. RACQ has broken down the common insurance questions relating to potential maintenance issues: What impact does property maintenance have on a claim? Many home insurance policies will only cover loss