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Yes. The landlord cannot act until they have a court judgment against the tenant.

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Q: Can you sue your landlord for locking the rented unit and pawning the renters belongings?
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Who do renters make a lease agreement with?

Renters make a lease agreement with a landlord.


Should a tenant pay rent to a landlord who has lost his renters privilege?

If he lost his renters privilege, he is no longer a landlord


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Will your homeowners insurance cover your dwelling if you have a renter?

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Does landlord insurance provide protection for a renter?

No, landlord insurance does not provide protection to the renter. Landlord insurance simply covers the landlord if an issue that is of their fault arises. All other issues are at the renter's responsibility. All renters should acquire renters insurance.


Who is entitled to insurance proceeds between tenant and landlord?

That depends on the type of insurance policy it is. If it's the landlord's policy on his building, with him paying the premiums, then the insurance benefits go to him. For the insurance money to go to you, then you would have had to have taken out renters insurance, with you paying the premiums, insuring the contents (your personal belongings).


What does renter's insurance cover?

Renters insurance will cover your belongings in the house, and will also cover you for any legal mishaps you have with the landlord. It is prudent to have it as if for example there is a flood your belongings would not be covered by the landlords house insurance.


How long must a landlord hold a renters personal property after they move out?

Only as long as you want, at that point it is your house. You will, hoever, have a better court case if you tell the person to get their things, and what will happen if they don't, do this at least 2-3 times, and then if you go to court they will favor you.....


What can a renters insurance quote tell you?

Renters insurance provides coverage for your belongings while you are renting a place to live. This type of insurance only covers belongings at your certain residence and does not cover the rental property itself.


Does home owners insurance cover if your friends car was broken into?

If YOUR belongings were in the friend's car and they were stolen, they are covered on YOUR homeowners or renters policy. If your friend's belongings were stolen from a car, HIS or HER homeowners/renters policy would pay.


Does your landlord have to repay the insurance company fo your renters insurance settlement?

no