Vacant Homes – A Breeding Ground for Theft/Vandalism

One Source Affiliates, is a property management company. When your home becomes vacant, my recommendation is to change the locks, screw shut the windows, keep the power on and install an alarm on your property, remove appliances and outside AC condenser unit, as well as, window units and possibly board up your property.

Failure to safeguard your property may result in vandalism and cause an additional financial burden on you.

May I conclude some of these remedies are a lot cheaper than a $1k deductible applied by your insurance company. Sometimes, if the property is vacant over 30 days, the insurance companies do not want to reimburse you for your loss.

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