Cottage Tenant Sees Off Insurance Claim

Anyone who rents their home can breathe a sigh of relief after a tenant whose weekend cottage suffered severe flooding damage during a cold snap saw off a £128,000 demand from insurers. The High Court found that the woman was covered by her landlady’s insurance policy, having contributed to premiums through her rent.

The woman rented the thatched cottage for £2,600 a month. She was not present when a water pipe burst during freezing weather.