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General documentation tips. Cover depends on your policy wording and the cause of the movement.

Excavation for the foundation of a house, Doddegowdana Koppalu, Mandya district, Karnataka, India
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Document

  • Photos of cracks, sticking doors and uneven floors before repairs start.
  • Note rooms affected, drainage changes and when you first noticed movement.
  • Keep communication with your insurer or landlord.

Claim

Notify your insurer as your policy requires. they do not replace your claim or give legal advice.

Not legal or insurance advice.