Holiday house insurance

[Sue2604]

I have been asked to sign a contract on a holiday rental in France  which specifies I’m responsible for the insurance on the house if we cause the damage. Ie flood the house, start a fire. I have never seen this in 30 years of renting houses? Surely the landlord has this cover if they have a commercial license to rent to holiday makers. Can anyone help with advice?!! Many thanks, Sue 

[Guy991]

Hello @Sue2604 ,

Personally, if it’s a short-term holiday rental, I wouldn’t feel comfortable signing a clause like that. In my view, the responsibility for insuring the house against major damage should fall on the landlord. 

In other words, I’d probably look for another place.

[Sue2604]

hey, 

thanks so much guy. I think it's unusual! the problem is the property is in cap ferret & there is nt a big choice this time of year! 

i appreciate your advise & I think we may have to rethink our holiday! 

Sue