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  "name": "Is a roof leak always covered by homeowners insurance?",
  "description": "Homeowners insurance usually covers **sudden, accidental damage** (like wind or impact) but often excludes leaks caused by **wear, neglect, or lack of maintenan",
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        "text": "Homeowners insurance usually covers **sudden, accidental damage** (like wind or impact) but often excludes leaks caused by **wear, neglect, or lack of maintenance**. Many roof claims are partially or fully denied for being “gradual damage.”\n\nInsurance is designed for unexpected events, not for handling normal aging or long-ignored issues. Documentation and prompt reporting help your chances.\n\nKey factors:\n- Policy language on roof and water damage\n- Cause of the leak: storm damage vs. long-term deterioration\n- Age and condition of the roof before the leak\n- How quickly you reported the issue and prevented further damage\n\nReview your policy and call your insurer’s claims line for specifics. Have a roofer document the damage with photos and a written description of likely cause so you can submit a detailed claim if appropriate."
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