Victim Support Cover

Emergency Relocation Benefit

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When home no longer feels safe, you should not have to wait. This benefit is designed to be paid within 48 hours of an accepted claim. It funds temporary accommodation, the cost of breaking a residential lease, removalists, changing locks, installing security devices, and the bond or advance rent on a new tenancy.

What is covered

  • Emergency and temporary accommodation for up to 60 nights
  • Lease-break fees, reletting fees and advertising costs charged by your landlord or agent
  • Lock changes, rekeying, security screens, cameras and alarm installation
  • Removalists and storage for up to 3 months
  • Bond and first month rent on a replacement tenancy
  • Reasonable transport costs to relocate you and dependants

What is not covered

  • Permanent home purchases or mortgage repayments
  • Accommodation at more than 150% of the median nightly rate for the area
  • Costs incurred more than 6 months after the incident date, unless we agree otherwise

Full terms, conditions and exclusions are in the Product Disclosure Statement.

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