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17% of party goers would not own up to causing damage!
This article is an external press release originally published on the Landlord News website, which has now been migrated to the Just Landlords blog.
A new survey has revealed that one in five party guests would not admit to causing damage to a property during a Christmas party.
The research conducted by economy insurer GUARDHOG has found that three quarters of people looking to hold a Christmas or New Year get together fear that things could get out of hand!
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
According to the report, nearly half of those planning a party this December said that they were worried about too many people turning up. 20% said that they were worried about valuables being broken or stolen.
Only 11% were worried that too few people would show up, with 14% stating that the biggest chore would be tidying up the mess the following day.
17% of would-be guests to a party said that they would keep quiet if they caused damage, with 3% saying they would blame someone else!
49% said that while they would own up to the damage, they would hope that the host would claim on their insurance.
However, these honest guests could well be in for a shock, with 44% of hosts stating that they hoped they would cover costs for any damage. 20% of generous hosts said they would pay the bill, with 26% claiming on their home contents insurance.
17% of party goers would not own up to causing damage!
Damages
Humphrey Bowles, co-founder of GUARDHOG, said: ‘Renting out a property over the festive season can be rewarding, but hosts may be concerned their guests might be planning to hold a New Year’s Eve bash. GUARDHOG’s cover protects hosts and their homes in a variety of circumstances including accidental and malicious damage should guests overdo the party spirit!’[1]
[1] http://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/finance/one-in-five-admit-they-wouldnt-own-up-to-party-damage.html
