Whether you’re renting an apartment, house or other residence, don't overlook the importance of renters insurance. For a relatively low price, you can get coverage for your personal belongings, ...

Short-term rental insurance protects homeowners who rent out their properties for short durations. Insurance regulations do not mandate this kind of coverage, which is also called home-sharing ...

Renters insurance protects tenants' personal property and provides liability coverage if someone is injured while visiting you. Policies are generally affordable and anyone who rents should seriously ...

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Pet insurance and renters insurance are very different products, and you may need both forms of coverage. Here’s what to know.

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Q: I’ve just purchased an apartment as a rental property and have been hearing horror stories from other landlords about tenant damage. If one of my renters damages the apartment, will they have to ...

Renting feels easier than owning, but it still carries risks. A burst pipe can flood your rental home while you’re away. A guest could slip in your kitchen and suffer bodily injury. Both leave you ...

Apartment fires happen fast. Smoke detectors beep at 3 AM. Flames spread through units in minutes. Renters grab phones, wallets, keys. Everything else burns. Without tenant insurance, replacing ...

If you rent, renters insurance can cover your belongings from damage, loss or theft and protect you if a visitor gets hurt in your apartment or if you damage their property. A growing number of ...

A standard renters insurance policy typically doesn’t cover bedbugs, and depending on where you live, you or your landlord may be required to pay for treatment.