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Homeowner Seeks Advice on Tree Root Damage and Insurance Claims
A homeowner has asked whether their insurer can pursue a claim against a neighbour after tree roots from the neighbour’s property have lifted their drive and caused damage to a wall.
According to the report, the cost to re-lay the drive could exceed £8,000, and repairing the wall could cost around £2,000. The homeowner is questioning whether the neighbour is liable for any of these costs.
This situation highlights issues relevant to UK letting agents and inventory clerks, particularly regarding property boundaries, damage liability, and insurance claims.
Source: This Is Money Mortgages