Insurance and risk
Articles: 12
Insuring a home in Lebanon, war and damage cover, earthquakes and building safety.
Is it safe to buy property in the south, the Bekaa or the Beirut southern suburbs right now?
No neutral source rates property safety by area. What UK travel advice, war-damage counts, insurers and the draft southern sales ban say as of October 2026.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Who pays compensation for homes damaged or destroyed in the war in Lebanon?
As of October 2026 no state scheme pays for 2026 war damage in Lebanon. What Hezbollah's aid plan and insurance cover, and whom to ask.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
How do I register or claim for war damage to my home in Lebanon?
No official war-damage claim procedure exists yet (Oct 2026). Who is surveying damage, Hezbollah's aid plan, insurance deadlines and what to document now.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
How do I know whether a building in Lebanon is at risk of collapse?
We found no public danger list: check the papers, ask the municipality and hire a structural engineer. Owners' legal duties and what Tripoli showed.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Are buildings in Lebanon built to resist earthquakes, and when did a seismic code start?
No confirmed start date for a seismic code: its text was not found. What Law 646/2004 requires, why older buildings are at risk, and how to check.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Is the sale of land in the Israeli-occupied south of Lebanon banned?
Not yet: a Cabinet-approved draft would bar sales in occupied southern towns until the occupation ends. Where it stands and what to check.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Where can I buy war-risk cover for a home in Lebanon and how much does it cost?
Few insurers sell it: about 5% of policies covered war in March 2026, at 5 to 6 times earlier prices. No price is published. Where to ask, what to check.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Does home insurance in Lebanon cover war damage?
Usually not: standard Lebanese policies exclude war unless war cover is agreed. What the law says, war add-ons, cancellation clauses and claim deadlines.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Can I buy a war-damaged flat or house in Lebanon, and what should I check first?
It depends on location: a draft law would bar sales in occupied southern towns. Check the extract, the building and aid rights first.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Do I need a permit to repair or rebuild a war-damaged building in Lebanon?
Yes. The Building Law needs a permit to rebuild, or an engineer's declaration for upkeep of a lawful building. No war exemption found. Safety rules and steps.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Should I get a structural engineer to inspect a flat before I buy it in Lebanon?
Usually yes, especially in older or war-damaged buildings. No fee scale is published. Owners' legal duties, official checks and how to hire an engineer.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Is ten-year building insurance mandatory in Lebanon, and who is liable for defects?
Law 646/2004 sets ten-year collapse insurance for audited buildings, but its decree is unconfirmed. What the law says, who is responsible, what to check.
Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
