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Understanding Building Insurance
Building Owners and Landlords are completely responsible for getting building
insurance because they own the building and they should also get contents
insurance to cover their property i.e household goods and personal effects
whether inside or outside the building against theft, loss or accidental damage.
Your building insurance policy should cover for full replacement value which
shall be the cost of restoring your home to its original condition. Make sure
your insurance policy covers the building, structure, fixtures, fittings, debris
removal and architect costs. In the event of any damage and you are unable to
live in your property, the policy should pay for alternative accommodation, in
some cases up to 12 months.
If you are a Landlord you should include compensation for loss of rental should
the building be damaged and uninhabitable or - at a cost - if your tenant
damages the property or defaults on his rent and does a runner. It should also
cover for legal costs if you have to take your tenant to court.
Always check what level of cover you will be getting for your money. The basic
idea of buildings insurance is to cover your home if damaged beyond repair or
destroyed. Find out what are the exclusions, restrictions or obligations on the
policy that apply specifically to you, your home contents and your family?
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