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| Why don't more renters carry Southeast Florida apartment insurance against possible financial losses? Apartment owners and managers and insurance industry executives said most renters believe -- erroneously so -- that they don't need renter's insurance because the property owner is required to take care of any losses they may suffer. |
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| Southeast Florida apartment insurance will protect your property from theft, fire, and other perils. One common myth is that your landlord's insurance protects you. This is false. Your landlord's insurance only covers the dwelling and does not cover your personal property. Another myth is that you don't own that much stuff and that it isn't worth buying insurance. This is also false. Once you make a list of all your belongings and estimate their value, you realize that own thousands of dollars worth of property. The average person has over $20,000 worth of stuff. Surprised? A renters insurance policy will cover your belongings. |
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| A Southeast Florida apartment insurance policy usually includes liability coverage for unintentional damage or injury, compensation for personal property that is stolen or damaged and payment for additional living expenses if you have to move out or temporarily relocate because of damage done to your residence. |
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| In most cases, a landlord's Southeast Florida apartment insurance covers only structural damage to the building itself—and many landlord policies don't even go that far if the damage is caused by a tenant. If you leave the tub running and it turns your floor into cardboard and dribbles downstairs, damaging your neighbor's couch, you may be liable for the whole drippy mess. If your building went up in flames, your landlord's coverage would include repairs, but only to the building, not to the possessions of tenants. Renters insurance will cover your possessions in case of a loss. |
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| Go into your next roommate situation prepared for the unforeseen and you’ll be starting off on the right foot with a Southeast Florida apartment insurance policy. Nobody wants to file a claim or have one filed against them simply because there was no renters insurance coverage. Even though insurance is an “intangible,” you’ll be buying yourself peace-of-mind and protecting not just your valuables, but perhaps even friendships as well. |
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| Southeast Florida apartment insurance policies have limits on reimbursement for expensive items. If you have computer or stereo equipment or costly jewelry, you may want to insure those separately. If you have items of great sentimental value, they obviously can't be replaced and you should put them in a safe deposit box. Make sure you discuss your expensive items with your agent when purchasing renters insurance |
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| Southeast Florida apartment insurance isn't expensive. A renters insurance policy with a $250 deductible typically costs about $250 a year for $30,000 worth of contents coverage and $300,000 in personal-liability coverage -- which protects you in case you're sued for an injury that occurs in your home. |
