What is the statute of limitations for a flood claim. How long do you have to reopen a flood claim after it’s closed?
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Updated March 2012
If this is truly a flood claim, then the claim was handled through a FEMA claims adjuster. You will need to contact National Flood Ins Program (NFIP) and ask if you can reopen the claim. If the damage is from mold or dry rot, it is not likely that they will agree to reopen the claim, since that is caused by dampness over time, and would not likely be a part of the actual damage from the flood. If you are referring to a water damage claim to your home, you need to contact your agent or insurance company to see if they will reopen the claim. It depends upon the amount of time since the original claim was filed as to whether or not they will reopen the claim. Again, if the damage is from mold or dry rot, the insurance company may deny the claim, unless you can prove the damage was caused by an area that should have been repaired but was overlooked in the original claim.
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