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Deal with flooding in a rented home - overview
Your landlord is responsible for repairs if your rented home is affected by flooding, from rain or an issue with a neighbouring property. Your landlord is unlikely to be responsible if you caused
Problems getting insurance
, are elderly or have criminal convictions. You may also have difficulty getting building insurance to cover flood damage if your property has suffered damage in the past or if there is a history of flooding
Repairs - leak from a neighbouring property
If you live in a flat, you may have problems with leaks or flooding from neighbouring flats. When this happens your landlord may tell you to sort the problem out with the other tenant. However
Making a claim on your insurance policy
form carefully and keep a copy for yourself. The Association of British Insurers have more information on flooding and insurance, including what you can expect after a flood at www.abi.org.uk. Check
Repairs and housing conditions
- damp Repairs - infestations of pests and vermin Repairs - leak from a neighbouring property Deal with flooding in a rented home - overview Getting help from the local authority Asking the local
Buildings insurance
of rebuilding your house. This also includes the costs of demolition, site clearance, and architects' fees. Buildings insurance usually covers loss or damage caused by: fire, explosion, storms, floods
Household contents insurance
policy should cover damage caused by fire, flooding, storms and theft. You may have to pay extra to cover accidental loss or damage to your possessions. This may be worth considering is you have
Check your rights at work if you're under 18
be asked to work at other times in exceptional circumstances. This might be, for example, if there’s been a flood and you have to help to clear up. If you work in some jobs, your employer can ask you
Cancelling a package holiday
disasters - like floods, earthquakes or weather conditions Further help Contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133 if you need more help - a trained adviser can give you advice over
Check if you can apply for homeless help
if they’re in full-time education or training pregnant or living with someone who is homeless because of domestic abuse homeless because of an emergency - for example a fire or flood 16 or 17 and you’re