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Who buys renter insurance?

Updated: 9/25/2023
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How does damage to premises rented to you work if you are the owner of the premises or property.?

It doesn't, The owner buys property insurance to protect himself from financial loss in the event the property is damaged by any number of natural or unnatural hazards. A renter buys renters or tenants liability insurance. It can cover damages to the owners property for which the renter is liable. It is not possible under the law to be liable to ones self.


What kind of value provides replacement value for personal possessions?

Renter's insurance Renter's insurance


Does an owners liability insurance cover damages to contents of renters property if the homeowner is negligent?

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.


Do renters insurance cover broken windows?

In general, no. Renter's insurance covers the property of the renter, not the property of the landlord.


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 renter insure the structure he lives in?

There is renters insurance, but it is on the items the renter has brought into the house/apartment. The owner has insurance on the building.


What kind of insurance provides replacement value for personal possessions?

Renter's insurance Renter's insurance


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.


Does homeowners insurance cover a renter?

No. That's what renters insurance is for.


How much is limited liability renter's insurance?

A typical renter's insurance policy can be expected to be between $100 and $200 per year.


Can a renter make a flood insurance claim in Texas?

That depends. If the renter has their own flood insurance then the renter could certainly file a claim on it they have a flood loss. If your asking can the renter file a claim on the Property owners flood insurance then the answer would be no. The owners flood insurance would be specific to the owners property, not property belonging to a tenant.


What is the difference between retail and renter's insurance and can you use renter's insurance in a retail space?

Commercial Space Rental and InsuranceWhat you would need to buy for a commercial space is called Commercial General Liability Insurance. AnswerThere is a big difference between Retail and Renter's insurance. Retail insurance is for any type of basically a retail business that has an inventory used for retail purpose. Renter's insurance is used for a private individual or family that is renting a home or apartment and wants to protect their belongings from fire/flood/etc. You cannot use renter's insurance to protect a retail space which is considered business. Retail insurance does cost more. But to get the best answer to this question consult your insurance agent.