Home  /  Insights  /  Residential Property Services in London
Residential Property Services in London  

Who Pays if Police Break Down Your Door?

You may be able to claim from the police force.

Who Pays if Police Break Down Your Door? Residential Property Services in London

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Homeowners · Damage

Police forced entry

Claimfrom police
Insurancemay cover
Tenantstell landlord
Keepevidence
In short: If police force entry to your home, for example under a warrant, you may be able to claim compensation for the damage from the police force, especially if you weren't the person they were looking for. Contact the force's claims or legal department with photos, quotes and the incident reference. Home insurance may also cover the damage. Tenants should tell their landlord straight away so the property can be secured and repaired.

Frequently asked questions

Will the police pay?

Often, if you weren't involved in the offence.

Who repairs a rented home?

The landlord, who may then claim.

Need help with your property?

Talk to our team or get a free valuation.

Speak to our teamGet a free valuation

Related guides

Next step

You are one message away from an answer.

If you have a question

Send it to us and get a straight answer.

Describe the property and the problem. We will tell you what we would do, what it should cost, and if we are not the right people, who is.

  • Replies the same working day
  • The person who answers is the person who handles it
  • No fee, and no obligation to instruct us
If you are looking for a property

See everything we are instructed on.

Sales and lettings across Prime Central London and the wider UK, with the same team behind every listing.

  • Residential and commercial in one search
  • Filter by borough, budget and size
  • Register once and we will send matches first