Loss of Rent Claims | Ireland-wide

Loss of Rent Insurance Claims

Suffered loss of rent? You don't have to take the insurer's first offer. We document the loss, prepare the claim, negotiate the settlement, and only get paid when you do.

Established 1988 Central Bank regulated, Cert C41330 No win, no fee

  1. 01 We meet Free site visit, often the same day for emergencies.
  2. 02 We document Every affected room, item and structural detail recorded.
  3. 03 We negotiate We handle every conversation with the insurer's loss adjuster.
  4. 04 You're settled Maximum entitlement, full reinstatement, peace of mind.
35+ Years in business since 1988
26 Irish counties served
1560+ loss of rent claims settled
100% No win, no fee guarantee
Loss of Rent Insurance Claims, N.J. Carroll & Associates

Dealing with a loss of rent insurance claim can be a stressful and challenging experience, particularly because rental income stops the day the property becomes uninhabitable but the mortgage and other commitments do not. A loss assessor ensures the loss of rent section of the policy is invoked alongside the reinstatement claim, and that both heads of cover are settled in parallel. N.J. Carroll & Associates have handled landlord claims across Ireland since 1988.

How to Make A Loss of Rent Claim

  1. Establish the date the property became uninhabitable. The clock starts on the loss event, not on the date the claim is reported.
  2. Document the rent paid prior to the loss. Tenancy agreement, rent receipts, RTB registration. The historical rent is the basis for the claim.
  3. Evidence the market rent at the time of the loss. If the property would have been re-let at a different figure, the claim should reflect that.
  4. Notify the insurer of the loss of rent claim alongside the main reinstatement claim. They are separate heads of cover but presented together.
  5. Read the policy schedule for the loss of rent indemnity period. Most landlord policies cover 12 to 36 months of loss of rent.
  6. Engage a loss assessor. The loss adjuster wants to limit the indemnity period; we push for the full period needed.
  7. Track the reinstatement timeline. Each delay extends the loss of rent claim.
  8. Document re-letting effort once works are complete. Some policies require evidence the property was actively marketed.
  9. Negotiate the loss of rent settlement.
  10. Confirm the settlement is paid net of VAT and tax considerations.

Remember, loss of rent and reinstatement are two heads of cover. Both should be claimed, even when the insurer focuses on the buildings damage first.

What is considered a loss of rent insurance claim?

Loss of rent cover pays the landlord’s lost rental income while the property is uninhabitable as a direct consequence of an insured peril (fire, flood, water damage, storm, malicious damage, etc.). It is calculated as the contractual rent multiplied by the period the property cannot be let, capped at the policy’s indemnity period.

Common scenarios for loss of rent claims

  • Property uninhabitable after a fire while reinstatement runs
  • Flooded property requiring full strip-out and drying
  • Major water damage from an escape of water
  • Storm damage that requires roof and structural repair
  • Malicious damage requiring extensive remediation
  • Subsidence-related works requiring vacant possession

Does insurance cover loss of rent?

Most Irish landlord and commercial property policies include a loss of rent section. Common conditions:

  • Indemnity period cap. 12, 24 or 36 months depending on the policy.
  • Pro-rata calculation. Insurers commonly reduce the claim where reinstatement could have been faster.
  • Re-letting requirement. Once habitable, the landlord must actively market the property.
  • Excluded perils. Loss of rent only applies where the underlying peril is covered.

How N.J. Carroll & Associates Can Help

We are one of Ireland’s most experienced loss-assessing firms, established 1988, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. We act as the landlord’s representative throughout, take the stress and worry off your hands, and ensure that you receive your full entitlement under your policy’s terms. We are wholly independent and committed to your interests alone.

Our standard fee is 8% plus VAT of the total settlement, no-win, no-fee. The initial consultation is free.

If your rental property has been affected by an insured peril and you need to claim loss of rent, please do not hesitate to contact us today. For related claims, see tenant damage claims, landlord claims, and business interruption claims. Reach the local team at loss assessors Dublin.

N.J. Carroll & Associates Ltd are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Our Financial Regulator Certificate number is C41330. Niall Carroll is a member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. We are also a member of the Irish Claims Consultants Association.


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Why a specialist matters

What you get with a Loss of Rent loss assessor

Immediate damage control

Same-day site visit. Make-safe and emergency repairs arranged. Claim opened before the insurer's adjuster lands.

Clear, ongoing updates

Every conversation logged. Every offer presented to you in writing. You make every decision; we do the negotiation.

Maximum settlement secured

Detailed schedule, evidenced and presented. We push until the insurer pays the full entitlement, not the easy figure.

Cover heads we claim

You are entitled to more than you think

Most home and commercial policies include cover heads policyholders never claim, simply because nobody told them. We read the policy line by line so nothing is left on the table.

Buildings reinstatement

Full structural repair to original specification, not depreciated "indemnity" value.

Contents

Furniture, appliances, soft furnishings, replaced new-for-old where the policy permits.

Alternative accommodation

If your home is uninhabitable, the insurer pays for somewhere to stay until reinstatement is complete.

Professional fees

Surveyors, architects and structural engineers when remedial work needs their input.

Debris removal

Make-safe, emergency boarding-up and full clearance of damaged materials.

Loss of metered services

Water, gas and electricity charged through during the claim period.

Insurers

We know how every Irish insurer works

Three decades of claims means we've handled every major Irish insurer's policy wording, claim process, and adjuster panel. We know what each insurer settles easily and where each one fights.

  • Aviva
  • AIG
  • Allianz
  • AXA
  • FBD
  • RSA
  • Zurich
  • Irish Life
  • Liberty
Frequently asked

Common loss of rent claim questions

How is the loss of rent calculated, and how long does cover run?

It is the contractual rent multiplied by the period the property is uninhabitable, capped at the policy's indemnity period (typically 12, 24 or 36 months). We push for the full indemnity period and confirm the rent figure reflects the contract, not historical figures.

Will my premium go up if I make a claim?

Some claims trigger a premium increase, some don't, and accidental-damage claims behave very differently from theft or subsidence claims. We'll advise on the wider implications BEFORE you decide to claim, not just push every loss through.

Is the loss adjuster the insurer sent on my side?

No. The loss adjuster works for the insurance company, their job is to validate the claim and contain its cost. Your loss assessor (us) works only for you, the policyholder. They are not the same role.

How much do you cost? When do I pay?

No win, no fee. Our fee is a percentage of the additional settlement we secure above the insurer's opening offer, agreed in writing up front. If we cannot improve on what the insurer would have paid you anyway, you owe nothing.

Can you visit me anywhere in Ireland?

Yes. Our office is in Dublin 6W and we serve every Irish county. Same-day site visits are routine for emergencies; standard non-emergency visits within 48 hours.

I've already made my claim and the insurer has offered me a settlement. Is it too late?

Not at all. We can step in at any stage of a claim, even after an offer has been made, and frequently improve the settlement. Don't accept the offer until you've spoken to us, signing accepts the figure as final.

Brief us on your loss of rent claim

Don't take the insurer's first offer on loss of rent

Tell us what happened. Free advice, no obligation, response within the hour during business hours.

Suffered loss of rent? Don't take the insurer's first offer.

Talk to us before you talk to your insurer. Free, no-obligation advice. We typically reply within the hour.