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Does your insurance cover your tenants computer that caused a leak from the ceiling?
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∙ 14y ago
No, they only cover your stuff
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Who is responsible for damage caused to a tenants personal property when the ceiling collapsed during a storm because the building was not weatherproofed correctly and the tenant didn't have insurance?
The answer is basically no. The landlord is never responsible for damages to personal property belonging to tenants in any dwelling or structure. That is why you are strongly encouraged to get renters insurance. In some cases you may have some recourse if the landlord knew of the problem. But if you get renters insurance be insurance company can determine that for you and they can seek damages from the landlord.
What is "Landlords contents insurance"?
The purpose of obtaining Landlord Contents Insurance is to protect the landlord from damage or loss caused by tenants. This insurance may cover appliances, fixtures, and furnishings.
Does your builings and contents insurance cover leaking bedroom ceiling caused by weather?
It will cover the building but not the contents.
Who is responsible for water damage caused by a faulty washing machine. The damaged party has no insurance?
Who owns the washing machine? If it is the upstairs tenant and he has tenants insurance (as you should) then his insurance pays. The landlords insurance company would also pay and your insurance company will take care of it all. Let them duke it out. If you are the landlord and you did not require your tenants to carry insurance...does the word "fool" mean anything to you now?
Is homeowners insurance or condo insurance or both responsible for leakage from the roof that has caused damage to the floors ceiling and walls?
In most cases the association is responsible for mantaining the roof and structure. It should the the association's insurance problem.
What is the purpose of condominium association insurance?
The purpose of the condominium association insurance is to guard the tenants from having to pay for water damage caused by leaky faucets or from damage to the structure of the rental establishment. The purpose of the condominium association insurance is the same as any other insurance policy and that is to have in place moneys that the tenant do not have to pay in the event of a mishap to the structure of having lived in the dwelling.
Will your homeowners ins cover ceiling damage from rain?
It depends on what caused the leak. If your leak was caused by a covered peril on your policy such as Hail wind fire etc, then your homeowners insurance would cover the cost of a repair and the repair of internal damage resulting from the leak. If the leak is resultant of aged material or normal wear and tear such as an old roof that has outlived the life of the material, then that is a maintenance issue and ceiling damage will continue to occur every time it rains. Your insurance company would probably fix your ceiling but not until after you replace the aged roof.
My home is a rental.. Does homeowners insurance still cover damage to the home caused by a burglary?
It depends on what type of insurance the property owner has and what the terms of the lease are. Some landlords carry property damage coverage for the building structure. Some leases require that the renter carry a tenants policy.
Do farm bureau cover crack ceilings?
The answer to this question has little to do with the cracked ceiling but what caused the ceiling to crack in the first place. If it is caused by settling of the home or earth movement then the ceiling crack would not be covered. If a tree limb fell due to a windstorm and damaged the ceiling then it would be covered under a homeowners policy.
Does homeowner's insurance cover damage to the house caused by boarders living with the owner and policy holder?
Damage caused by bordersWith respect to 'building' coverage, the boarders are not 'insureds' (by definition) under the policy. Intentional or negligent damage caused by a household resident are not covered under an owners policy.You could seek coverage from the liability portion of your tenants renters policy.
Guard Against Tenants And Their Guests With Rental Property Insurance?
Rental properties can be a great investment, but like any investment, there's a possibility for loss. While you can do background checks and require security deposits from your tenants, the safety and security of your rental property is often out of your control. Make sure your policy covers you from damage caused not only by your tenants, but also their guests. Also look at your deductible. If it's higher than your reserved security deposit, are you able to potentially lose that amount if your property is damaged?
What is mold caused by?
Mould is mostly caused by humidity or leakage. For example, if you have mould on your ceiling, you should check if your roof isn't leaking.
