The owners insurance is for the owners own property and legal liabilities, so unless the owner is somehow responsible for starting the fire, the owner would not be liable for the tenants property.
If you have contents coverage on your renters policy, Not just liability for the landlord and the television was damaged by a covered peril then yes it would be covered.
There are many place to get Renters Liability Insurance,some of which are State Farm,Geico,Shelters insurance, and there are many more to check out what they offer.
A homeowner can insure the property and owned contents. A renter does not own the home so they can only insure their own contents. Liability coverage can be purchased on either policy type.
Renters insurance can be purchased for an apartment or rented home or condo. Most standard policies come with contents coverage, liability coverage, and reimbursement for external living expenses in the event that your residence is significantly damaged. Here is an informative article I found on how to find affordable renters insurance: http://www.insuranceagents.com/free-renters-quotes.html
It depends on whether you are talking about a liability insurance for cars. There are various insurance available to car owners and renters. There is also business liability insurance (doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.).
Flood is excluded
No, a homeowners insurance policy does not provide coverage for the property of a tenant. That's what "Renters Insurance" is for.If the renter chose not to purchase a renter insurance policy, Then the renter was negligent to the extent that the renter chose not to purchase a renter insurance policy, perhaps with the mistaken belief that the owners policy would cover them.
Sure. If it is part of the contract and you sign the contract then you must abide by the contract and purchase the homeowners insurance. The policy you would need to get is an HO-4 which is for renters. It covers you for loss to your contents and liability as well.
"Yes, you are correct contents insurance in the United Kingdom is what we call homeowners insurance in the United States. It is more like a renters insurance."
No, Renters insurance is coverage specific to household property or contents owned by the named insured. It does not cover the property of others and it does not cover automobiles. Neither Renters insurance nor Homeowners insurance will cover damage to an automobile. That's what auto Insurance is for.
Chances are: no. Renters insurance covers your personal property and liability and not your landlords. As such they would have little reason to provide insurance on your behalf. Luckily, renters insurance is usually very easy to obtain and even more affordable. A quick google search for renters insurance will direct you to plenty of sites that can assist you with obtaining a policy.
Consult LOCAL insurance companies.