What is the legal definition of 'occupy'.

conorcan2

For insurance purposes, my friends house has to be occupied at least once in any two month period. My friend is away. Can I visit my friends house, or do I have to sleep over?

In other words, what defines 'occupying a house'?

(I understand that all opinions do not constitute legal advice)

D3PO

conorcan2 wrote: »

For insurance purposes, my friends house has to be occupied at least once in any two month period. My friend is away. Can I visit my friends house, or do I have to sleep over?

In other words, what defines 'occupying a house'?

(I understand that all opinions do not constitute legal advice)

Its not a legal definition you need. You need the definition as set out by the specific insurance company which you will only get by ringing them and seeking clarification as to what they determine occupying the dwelling

seamus

This is usually defined in the insurance booklet.

My insurance defines "Unoccupied" as "Not lived in by a member of your household or any other person who has your permission".

Therefore you calling in once a day to check on the place wouldn't count, as you're not living there.