Best Renters Insurance

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   Do I really need renters insurance if my landlord has insurance?

   Usually, yes. Your landlord's insurance and renters insurance protect different things.

   Here's the distinction:

   • The landlord's insurance generally covers the building itself—things like the walls, roof, and common areas. It may also cover the landlord's liability and any appliances or fixtures they own.
   • Renters insurance is designed to protect your belongings and, in many cases, you if you're held liable for accidental damage or someone is injured in your rental.

   For example:

   • If a fire damages the building, your landlord's policy may pay to repair the structure. It typically won't pay to replace your clothes, furniture, laptop, or TV.
   • If someone trips over a rug in your apartment and sues you, renters insurance may help cover legal costs and damages, depending on the policy.
   • If your apartment becomes uninhabitable after a covered event (such as a fire), many renters insurance policies include additional living expenses, which can help pay for a hotel and other temporary costs.

   Whether you "need" it depends on a few factors:

   • Your lease: Some landlords require renters insurance as a condition of renting.
   • The value of your belongings: Even if you don't own expensive furniture, replacing clothes, electronics, kitchen items, and other everyday possessions can add up quickly.
   • Your financial risk tolerance: Renters insurance is often relatively inexpensive compared with the potential cost of replacing everything after a major loss or paying out of pocket for a liability claim.

   If you're trying to decide, a good exercise is to estimate how much it would cost to replace everything you own. Many people are surprised that the total is much higher than they expected.

   If you tell me:

   • roughly where you live (country or state),
   • whether you rent an apartment or house, and
   • whether your lease requires insurance,

   I can give more specific guidance on whether it's worthwhile in your situation.

   

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