5 Steps for Homeowners to Cover Damage by Authorities

A month after a deadly shootout with police erupted at a Galway Drive house in East Charlotte, the front of the badly damaged home and its windows are boarded up. Among the remaining questions: What happens next to the rented house and neighboring homes on Galway Drive needing repair?
Most police agencies have policies and procedures for when officers damage private property. Typically, homeowners have two options to cover homes damaged by authorities. File a claim with their insurance companies or file a civil claim to sue for damages.
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