Maintenance
Water leak prevention for vacant homes
Leak prevention questions for homes that sit empty.
Short answer
Vacant homes should have a water plan based on climate, plumbing, occupancy, monitoring, and professional advice. Owners should decide how water will be shut off, checked, or monitored.
Checklist
- Know main shutoff locations.
- Consider leak sensors or periodic checks.
- Inspect after freezing weather or storms.
- Document who can respond quickly.
Absentee Home Owner Operations Pack
Use the vacant-home water plan worksheet.
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Administrative and educational resource only. This guide is not inspection, engineering, legal, medical, or water-safety advice. Confirm local requirements and property-specific decisions with qualified professionals and official local agencies.