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What is the difference in renter and landlord insurance?
The diiference between landlord & renters insurance is that landlord insurance is a policy that covers property owner from financial losses with their property.Renters insurance is policy that cover the renter from financial losses or personal items.
Do renters insurance cover broken windows?
In general, no. Renter's insurance covers the property of the renter, not the property of the landlord.
Can the landlord require renter insurance?
Yes! Your landlord can require anything he wants in the lease.
What would likely be covered under homeowner's insurance but NOT by renter's insurance?
Damage to anything covered by the landlord's insurance, because the landlord owns the property not the renter. Such damage would be covered under homeowner's insurance, because the homeowner owns the property.
Can a Landlord dictate the amount of renter's insurance you get?
In many places, depending on the lease, the landlord can insist on the minimum amount of insurance the tenant has.
Does a renter have insurable interest?
Yes, a renter does have an insurable interest in the property they occupy, specifically regarding their personal belongings and liability. While the landlord typically holds the property insurance for the building itself, renters can secure renters insurance to cover their possessions and provide liability protection. This type of insurance is crucial for safeguarding against losses due to theft, fire, or other damages.
Where can a landlord obtain insurance for his rental property?
Most insurance companies that sell homeowners and renter's insurance also sell landlord insurance. Some companies where someone could purchase landlord insurance include Allstate, MetLife, and Progressive.
In Oregon do you have to have landlord insurance?
State rental insurance is optional as far as state laws are concerned. But many landlords insist that you carry Renter's Insurance for the protection of the unit and to benefit the apartment complex if intentional or accidental damage occurs to the unit.
If you are renting an apartment and the water heater suddenly starts leaking will the landlord's home insurance cover damage to books and comic books?
noAnswerNo, the landlord's insurance will only cover the contents of the landlord and not the renter. The renter should have their own insurance policy, called a tenants policy or HO-4
Is the landlord responsible for damaged to my personal property if the damage was caused an fire?
The landlord is generally only responsible for the building, not the belongings inside. That's what renter's insurance is for.
Would likely be covered under homeowners insurance but not by renters insurance?
Damage to anything covered by the landlord's insurance, because the landlord owns the property not the renter. Such damage would be covered under homeowner's insurance, because the homeowner owns the property.
Is your landlord responsible if a tree limb falls and damages your car?
No. This is why landlords require tenants to carry renter's insurance. Call your car insurance provider.
