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Who Pays To Fix My House After It Was Damaged In A Police Standoff?

ROSEVILLE (CBS13) — Who is responsible for the damage in a home at the center of Friday's standoff in Roseville?

The city of Roseville says it's not responsible for paying for the actions caused by criminals.

Many homeowners insurance policies have exclusions that won't cover acts of war, terrorism, and police or government.

If a suspected criminal decides to hole themselves up in your home and there's damage, you should check your policy to see if it's covered. The same goes for renter's insurance policies

The Placer County District Attorney's office offers an assistance fund that could help victims, and other social service agencies can help.

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