Claim Void as no forced entry

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  • cogito
    cogito Posts: 4,898 Forumite
    FlameCloud wrote: »
    You should however bear in mind that the FOS views Forcible and violent entry as-

    Force- pushing down on an open door handle is classed as forcible entry
    Violence- any method used to circumnavigate a door/window not normally used- i.e. picking a lock.

    If it requires both force and violence then you might have an issue.

    Are you sure? Can you provide a link? Not that it seems relevant to this particular issue.
  • SandC
    SandC Posts: 3,929 Forumite
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    It sounds to me as if they are calling into question the effectiveness of the locking mechanism. When you take out a policy there is always a question on the type of locks you have for any doors leading externally. If there is no sign of forced entry then the locks weren't working properly so they didn't need to force their way in.
  • It's been classified as a residential burglary with no visible sign of a forced entry.
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