Who is liable for damage to a property after exchange of contracts?

Who is liable for damage to a property after exchange of contracts?

It is the seller’s responsibility to inform the buyer of any damage. It is however the buyer’s responsibility to insure the property from the date of exchange of contracts and to have the repairs carried out. The buyer will then have to make a claim on their insurance policy.

Why would you be refused home insurance?

You can be refused homeowners insurance based on your claims history or credit score, or due to underwriting risks such as having a pool, an old roof, or a vicious breed of dog.

Can home insurance cancel my policy?

Your insurer can choose to either cancel or just not renew your homeowners policy, depending on the situation, but non-renewal is the more common of the two. If you’ve had your policy for more than two months, there are only two reasons why it can be cancelled. Apr 28, 2021

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