What is an HO 5?
What is an HO 5?
Sometimes called the comprehensive form, an HO5 policy is a type of home insurance written on an open-perils basis. This means your insurer covers damage to your home and personal property when it’s caused by an event, or peril, as long as it’s not listed as an exclusion in the policy.
Can I sue my neighbor for water damage?
Water Damage Caused by Carelessness If your neighbor acts unreasonably or carelessly with water on his own property in a way that causes water damage to your property, you can sue for compensation for your losses and also ask the court to order the neighbor to stop the action.
Who is responsible for damage to neighbors property?
Neighbour has no legal liability for damageIn the majority of cases, the neighbour will have no legal liability for the damage so you will have to manage the situation yourself or go through your insurer. If the leak was unanticipated by the neighbour then they will not be held liable for the damage. May 15, 2017
