Yes, there is a good possibility that by installing combustible gas detectors will increase your protection and as a result reduce your insurance premiums. You can learn more about your options here http://www.generalmonitors.com/products/combustible_gasdetectors.html
It depends on the details of the case- was there fire detectors and such? How did it burn down? In general, unless you have an unbelievable lawyer, get ready to pay for the apartment.
They do have the right to make you get insurance.
You can get about $10,000 worth of apartment insurance for about $12 a month.
If you rent an apartment, you might believe your belongings are protected by insurance. After all, the landlord has to have insurance on the apartment building, right? However, this insurance does not protect you at all. Usually, this type of insurance covers the structure of the complex, as well as a few other areas. It might even cover the structure of your apartment. It will not protect your belongings, though. Apartment contents insurance is what you need.
Good apartment insurance is available at the majority of insurance companies. When considering apartment insurance, note lowest cost does not always equal the best coverage. Amica Insurance and USAA property and Casualty both come highly rated.
Renters insurance covers things of value in your apartment. It also covers you in case your apartment becomes unlivable and will reimburse rent for temporary living elsewhere.
It is important for tenants of an apartment complex to have insurance on there personal property. Theft fire, and flood are among the biggest reasons to have such a policy.
It's best to check with the insurance provider but you should be able to transfer it with no issues as the insurance is for yourself/your belongings, not the apartment building itself.
Yes, you definitely need renter's insurance if you will be living in an apartment. In case of a fire or damage to the apartment, the building owners insurance will not cover your property. You need your own insurance for your things.
Most smoke detectors are worth far less then your deductible. But electronic failure is usually not a covered peril in a homeowners policy.
all depends on the location of the apartment and who you go with for renters insurance but you can pay as low has 9 a month or has high has 100 a month
Usually not. Your apartment building will have a master insurance policy in which this is covered under liability. Now, if someone falls inside of your four walls of your apartment, you can cover this under your rental insurance liability portion of your policy. A normal insurance company can get you a policy usually pretty reasonably priced.