How to sue deceptive holiday rental owners
Posted on 05/02/10, filed under Holiday Insurance | 2 CommentsDo you mislead holidaymakers who rent your holiday home about the distance to the beach, the “views”, the building site next door, the incomplete swimming pool or broken air conditioning?
Then be warned, you could be sued. A new type of insurance has been launched by Insure and Go which covers “holiday disputes” and enables holidaymakers to pursue a breach of contract claim with property owners.
In past instances where holidaymakers have had disputes with holiday let owners and requested compensation, whether any refund is given has been up to the owner. Often, complaints have been unsuccessful, leaving holidaymakers with the option of expensive legal fees by pursuing the dispute in the small claims court.
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As a holiday home owner it’s advisable that you prevent any financial loss due to cancelled bookings, especially during peak weeks, which could be let ten fold. Your booking terms should clearly state your cancellation policy. 
Although you may not need the same cover as required for a holiday overseas, it is essential to have certain cover to protect against the unforeseen, especially cancellation.