Waste from Dogs Left Alone

May 23, 2016

The landlord owns a home insured on a DP-3. The tenant dies off premises, leaving two dogs inside, unknown to the landlord. By the time the landlord discovers the presence of the dogs, waste is everywhere in the unit. The insurance company has denied the claim stating that the waste is a pollutant. What are your thoughts?

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