Homeowners seek compensation after insurers allegedly reject plumbing claims using potentially illegal exclusions.

Homeowners with defective plumbing are seeking compensation after a report suggested insurers are rejecting claims using exclusions that may violate the law. Insurers claim a $50,000 cap on claims, but experts say this is misleading. The Victorian Building Authority has issued notices to insurers involved in one homeowner's case, while the Master Plumbers Association of Victoria calls for a review of outdated plumbing insurance rules.

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