A Guide To Landlord Insurance

​Landlord or renter's insurance protects the landlord and rented property. If you're sued or cause damage, liability insurance should pay. Like homeowner's insurance, landlord insurance should protect your investment against fire, lightning, wind, hail, etc.

Insurance coverage for landlords protects property owners against financial loss. There are two essential components: property insurance and liability insurance.

Landlord Property Insurance Protection
If something were to happen to the rental property, having a landlord insurance policy that may cover the property coverage could help you prevent financial loss. This might include the home and any equipment and materials you store for maintenance. Among the topics often addressed are the following:

Dwelling Coverage
Should repay you for the cost of repairing rental property destroyed by covered risks such as fire, lightning, wind, and so on. The insurance policy may detail the types of losses it will cover and the types of dangers it will not.

Other Constructions
The policy's "other structures" clause may help pay to fix things like a detached garage or fence on the rental property if they are damaged in a covered accident.

Assets utilized to service the rental.
Safeguards items, including appliances and lawn equipment that the tenant has left behind for the landlord's use. Your homeowner's insurance policy may protect your belongings unrelated to your rental, but this policy may not cover anything the tenant has.

Landlord Liability Insurance Protection
Landlords should get landlord liability insurance to safeguard against legal or medical expenses. If a visitor or tenant is hurt on your property and you are found legally responsible, the liability coverage of your renter's insurance policy may help cover their medical expenses. If your guest or tenant sues you for damages, this insurance may help pay your legal fees.

Landlord Insurance Additional Coverage 
Landlord insurance policies may often include a variety of standard riders. While not as important as the above necessary conditions, these may be useful and save you money.

Depending on the property's location and condition, you may want to consider additional coverages such as vandalism and theft protection. For homes undergoing construction or renovation, you may get supplementary coverage to protect the facility until it is occupied and cover the additional costs associated with adhering to building codes.

Why Should You Have Landlord Insurance?
Landlord insurance may not be required by law, but it is strongly recommended. Even the finest of tenants can be unpredictable, and problems might arise anytime. Compared to a normal homeowner's policy, landlord insurance may often provide more targeted protection.

Your homeowner's insurance may not cover if your rented home is damaged. Lenders usually require landlord insurance for buy-to-let loans.

Conclusion
Think about your homeowner’s policy before signing a rental agreement. Please don’t take it as read that it will protect you from lawsuits and accidents while you’re gone. Landlord insurance is necessary if you want to protect your home and rent it out simultaneously.

At Hayek Insurance, we put our clients first by offering them policies that they can afford. Having insurance is a necessity nowadays and we're here to help you out. Learn more about our products and services by calling our agency at (805) 496-8835. You can also request a free quote by CLICKING HERE. Topics and coverage discussed in this article are not guaranteed, consult with your agents to determine what your policy does and does not cover. We are more than happy to help!