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Alternative accommodation while works are carried out?

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  • 13-09-2018 12:40pm
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    Tar.Aldarion
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    There is some water damage in the apartment I rent and some others in the block. The estate agents managed it through the buildings insurance and works have started. The workers have said it'll take longer than they thought, at least a few more days in which we will have no water, no toilet, no shower, no floors, air filled with dust and so on. I worry that'll continue through the weekend etc. Are there usually any obligations for alternative accommodation in cases like this, via the insurance etc?

    I've queried the estate agents but have yet to get any reply.


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    Tar.Aldarion
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    Is this a rather rare thing? Estate agents still haven't got back to me, not surprised tbh.


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    Stanford
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    Do you have a home insurance policy?


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    Liam McPoyle
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    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    There is some water damage in the apartment I rent and some others in the block. The estate agents managed it through the buildings insurance and works have started. The workers have said it'll take longer than they thought, at least a few more days in which we will have no water, no toilet, no shower, no floors, air filled with dust and so on. I worry that'll continue through the weekend etc. Are there usually any obligations for alternative accommodation in cases like this, via the insurance etc?

    I've queried the estate agents but have yet to get any reply.

    Yes, all apartment blocks would have cover for alternative insurance if the property is not habitable.

    The argument is now whether it's uninhabitable or just a bit inconvenient.

    If there is no running water then I would be of the opinion that it isn't habitable and therefore you and the other residents effected should be accommodated in a hotel until all works are complete.


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