Renters Insurance
What Is It?
Renters insurance is a type of coverage that typically is available on most types of residential property. Some landlords may require their tenants to obtain a renters policy, but many tenants will choose to purchase a renters policy because of the benefits that it can provide. These policies may minimize the tenant’s financial losses due to a number of events.
There are two main components to a renters policy. The first is a liability component. While the landlord may be held liable for certain types of damages and accidents as the property owner, the tenant may be held liable for other damages and accidents as the occupant of the home. For example, if a visitor to your home trips on a cord, you may be held liable for any medical expenses. Renters coverage may pay for the related expenses if you have a liability component in your policy.
The other main component of a renters policy is personal property coverage. The personal items that you own on the property may include furnishings, electronics, clothing, lawn equipment, and some appliances. These may become damaged or destroyed due to fire, flooding, or other events. In addition, they could also be stolen. A renters policy may reimburse you for some or all of your losses after you pay your insurance deductible.
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Major Benefits
Some renter’s policies also include a clause for living expenses. For example, if the home that you are renting is destroyed by a fire, this clause in your policy may cover your temporary living expenses, meals at restaurants while you are getting established in a new home, and more. Typically, it will cover living expenses until you sign a new lease for another permanent residence or until your current home is repaired.
If your landlord requires renters insurance, you should consider this requirement as a minimum amount of coverage to purchase. This is generally a highly affordable type of policy to purchase, and it provides considerable financial benefits to tenants in specific situations. If you currently rent a home or are preparing to sign a lease, consider how these benefits could be advantageous to you.
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