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If you rent instead of buying, your landlord is the one who is responsible for maintaining and insuring the building, as well as making any necessary repairs. You, however, are not entirely exempt from responsibility because you are a tenant. In the event that a storm causes damage to the building or a burglar break into your apartment, the insurance policy held by your landlord will not pay to replace any of your personal goods. You will require renters insurance coverage if you wish to have a financial safety net for these and a great number of other potential issues. In this article, we will discuss liability, average, minimum, and typical renters insurance coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Renters Insurance Coverage<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Renters insurance coverage is a type of property insurance that covers personal property losses and protects the insured from liability claims. The same holds true for any accidental accidents incurred on your rented property. However, your landlord is liable for any injuries you sustain as a result of building defects. Studio apartments, houses, and even mobile homes are all covered by renters insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A renters insurance coverage policy, likely the cheapest and most convenient insurance you’ll ever possess, could be a wise investment whether you’re just starting out or have been living in the same spot for a year. Even if you don’t believe you own anything particularly valuable, chances are you actually do have more than you could reasonably afford to replace in the event of a major break-in or fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most tenants live in apartments, and even if you take good care of your own unit, you have little say over what your neighbors do. They might forget to close the security gates, let in intruders via the intercom system, or go to sleep with a lit cigarette in their mouth, which could result in a disastrous fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your landlord may have insurance coverage that covers the building itself, but that insurance will not cover the contents of your apartment, nor will it cover the damages for which you could be sued by someone who had an accident within your apartment or rented space. However, the building itself may be covered by the insurance policy of your landlord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Renters Insurance Cover?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three types of protections included in standard renters insurance coverage. Different forms of security are provided by each group. You’re covered for a wide range of disasters with your renters insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1. Personal Property Coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Renters insurance typically includes “home contents coverage,” which pays to replace things like furniture, electronics, computers, clothing, jewelry, and appliances if they are damaged or stolen. If your belongings are destroyed, damaged, lost, or stolen as a result of any of the following occurrences, your basic renters insurance will pay for the loss (up to the policy’s coverage limit):<\/p>\n\n\n\n