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Renters Insurance policies are for damaged or stolen valuables should there be a covered loss. Renters Insurance also protects you in the event you are responsible for bodily injury or property damage to others.  Available for apartments, rented house, condo, co-ops, dormitories, and roommate arrangements.  Learn more about Renters Insurance.

Many landlords now require Renters Insurance as a condition to rent.

AFFORDABLE RENTERS INSURANCE - from $9.00 per month
depending on coverage and location.


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Example: Suppose you have a visitor they slip and wind up breaking an arm? Who's responsible for medical costs? In most circumstances you are.
Renters insurance generally provides "named peril" coverage, meaning the policy states specifically what you are insured against. 
While your visitor may sue you, they may still try to go after the landlord as well.

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RENTERS INSURANCE and THE LANDLORD

RENTERS INSURANCE LETTER (PDF)

Landlords should print this letter and give to new and existing tenants advising them to obtain Renters Insurance. Landlords may want to get a copy of the Tenant's Renters Insurance policy and verify each year that it is current.

Liability coverage also includes Medical Payments coverage, which applies to nonresidents of the rented premises. This coverage pays for the actual medical expenses incurred up to the limit for a non-resident guest.

Always read the contract for specific explanations of coverage and exclusions.

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 When getting an insurance quote on your rental, condo or home, consider asking for a quote on an Auto Insurance policy as well. Often the insurer offers a discount if you carry both  Auto, Home or Renter Insurance policies with the same company.

Renters Insurance Costs

 

You might think you don't need Renters Insurance if you rent, but think again! Add up the cost of your furniture, your electronic equipment, your CD collection, computer, garments and other personal property. Can you afford to replace everything in the event of a fire or burglary?  
Renter's Insurance is relatively inexpensive. The average cost of renter's insurance begins about  $12 a month for around $30,000 worth of property coverage and $100,000 worth of liability coverage. 

Rates vary depending on coverage, location and amount covered.

Renters Insurance may cover

 

Repair or replacement of your personal property damaged, destroyed or stolen as the result of various types of peril -- fire or lightning, windstorm or hail, explosions, smoke, vandalism, theft, damage by glass, electrical surge damage, and water-related damage from home utilities, and more. If your home is made unlivable by one of these perils, Renters insurance will pay for the associated expenses (cost of a temporary residence, meals eaten out, etc.). Coverage is usually limited to a percent of the total value of the policy. Renter's insurance provides the security of knowing that if you lost everything today, you wouldn't be forced to start from scratch. Renter's insurance can even cover you for personal possessions that don't happen to be in the apartment at the time of the loss.

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Actual Cash vs. Replacement Cost Value? 

Although you will pay about 15 percent more for it, you're usually better off with replacement cost coverage, which pays for what it actually costs to replace the items you lost. Actual cash value, on the other hand, pays only for what your property was worth at the time it was damaged or stolen. Get Renters Insurance

Lower Your Insurance Costs

Typically you can lower your cost even further by getting a policy with roommates, increasing your deductible or having multiple policies with the same carrier (Renters insurance and auto insurance, for example). It's certainly cheaper than replacing all your possessions. Get Renters Insurance

Landlord is Responsible, right?

Renters may assume their landlord's policy covers their belongings as well. Unfortunately that's not the case, and they often don't find that out until the worst possible time, after a disaster or a robbery. Your landlord's policy doesn't cover anything that's yours. The only exception to this would be if the loss was caused by negligence on the part of your landlord, and that wouldhave to be proven in court. That is where Renters insurance comes in.

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Complete our simple, quick form to get Renters Insurance quotes so you can compare several insurance companies and plans to find the policy that gives you the best value for your money.  You'll also have the unbiased information you need, like how a company rates, so you can feel safe with your decision. Click here for the quick, free, Renter's Insurance Quote form.

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  • Your landlord's policy does not cover any part of your belongings. It covers the structure alone

  • Basic Renters insurance also provides you with liability in case someone is hurt in your home and sues you. An average policy includes about $300,000 in liability coverage. Ask you renters insurance agent.

  • Flood insurance is typically covered by a government subsidized program. Ask your agent if you are in an area that may flood.

  • If you live in a dormitory, your parents' policy may cover you. If you live in an apartment, it probably doesn't. In either case, you should check with your parents and their agent and not take for granted that you're covered for Renters insurance .

  • After a disaster, you may not be able to return to your apartment. Renters insurance may pay for temporary housing or pay for permanent relocation expenses.

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