FAQs
This page answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) about purchasing Damage Protection.
If your question isn’t listed below, please contact us.
General Questions
- General
- 1. What is Damage Protection Program?
The Damage Protection program gives the guest an option to paying a traditional security deposit with a nominal non-refundable fee that protects them for accidental damage they do to the rental unit or its' contexts during their stay up to the coverage amount purchased. Coverage is subject to program terms and conditions.
- 2. What is the added value to the homeowner, property manager and guest?
The guest transfers risk of paying out of pocket for accidental damage to the insurance company up to the maximum amount purchased ($1,500 or $3,000) and they do not have to pay the security deposit.
The homeowner now has a unit protected for $1,500 or $3,000 in accidental damage caused by their guests instead of the lower amounts collected as security deposits.
The property managers no longer get caught between the guest who might be trying to pass the blame or honestly not know what happened and the unit owner who just wants to be made whole. The program also reduces the collection, holding and refund of security deposits.
- 3. What are the Damage Protection program coverage limits and cost options?
US $1,500 coverage at $59.00
US $3,000 coverage at $79.00 - 4. What does the Damage Protection program cover?
Damage Protection covers accidental damage to the rental unit or its contents during a Covered booking. Examples include:
- Accidental broken glassware or lamp
- Accidental broken furniture
- Accidental carpet spill
- Accidental furniture or carpet tear
- Accidental broken or damaged appliances
- 5. What does the Damage Protection program not cover?
The Damage Protection Program covers accidental damage, but does not cover other forms of damage including:
- Gross negligence or willful destruction of property by renter and members of their party
- Pet damage in the rental unit if pets are not allowed as part of the reservation
- Damage to rental unit or contents by someone not part of the reservation
- Damage to rental unit or contents by homeowner
- Damage to rental unit or contents outside of the booking period
- Damage to common areas not part of the rented unit
- Normal wear and tear
- 6. How do I file a claim?
To file a claim we need to gather information about the damage, its cost for repair or replacement, along with photos & receipts. CLICK HERE to start the claims process.
- 7. Guests tell me there is no need for Damage Protection as they are responsible and will not damage the property. How do I respond?
Damage Protection covers accidental damage which can happen to anybody, regardless how careful and responsible they are. It’s not worth the risk of having to pay money out of pocket to pay for accidental damage when you have a nominal fixed cost that will protect you up to $1,500 or $3,000.
- 8. Is there a deductible?
No, the full amount of the claim is paid up to coverage limits.
