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| Why don't more renters carry Chicago 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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| In considering the type of Chicago apartment insurance to purchase, consider a replacement-cost policy. With a replacement-cost policy your renters insurance policy would foot the bill for you to buy new items that were lost or damaged. A replacement-cost policy will increase your premium slightly, but it can be well worth it. |
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| Do not shop for Chicago apartment insurance by price alone. You want a company that answers your questions and handles claims fairly and efficiently. Ask friends and relatives for their recommendations for a solid company offering renters insurance. Contact your state insurance department to find out whether they make available consumer complaint ratios by company. |
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| One of the most overlooked things that roommates tend not to do is purchase a Chicago apartment insurance policy. The costs are usually quite minimal and certainly worth considering as most landlords’ insurance policies don’t cover their tenants’ belongings and more. |
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| Your landlord's Chicago apartment insurance doesn't cover your personal property. Things like your clothes, stereo, furniture, television, bicycle, jewelry, personal computer, artwork and other items are not covered against destruction or loss by your landlord's insurance. It is important to purchase a renters insurance policy when renting. |
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| Liability protection is also standard with most Chicago apartment insurance policies. This means if someone in your unit slips and falls, you're covered for any costs, up to your liability limit. If this person sues you, you're covered for what they win in a court judgment as well as your legal expenses, up to your renters insurance policy's limit. |
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| You might think you don't need Chicago apartment insurance if you rent, but think again! Add up the cost of your furniture, your electronic equipment, your CD collection, computer, garments and other personal property. Can you afford to replace everything in the event of a fire or burglary? Getting renters insurance gives you to protection you need |
