Tackling the mould monster: home insurance for mould
Mould in the house, especially the dreaded black mould (or rising damp), is an unwelcome house guest that none of us really know how to get rid of. In fact, it can be really dangerous. Not only dangerous for your health, but also for your home and contents. Mould can cause irreversible damage to walls and linger beneath carpet if it isn’t taken care of early. Perhaps more annoyingly, cultivating a nice little colony of mould seems almost unavoidable, especially if you live in more tropical climates. We’ve seen the recent floods and heavy rains battering Australia’s East coast recently, so if your roof has sprung a leak, or even if you’ve been flooded, mould is a real possibility.If you’ve been affected by the wet weather recently, you might be wondering if your home insurance policy covers mould. Here’s the low-down:
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