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| Houston Apartment Insurance should be purchased when renting due to the numerous liabilities when renting, whether alone or another roommate. Renters insurance or tenant insurance can provide coverage for possessions against theft, fire and other damages, and even coverage for guests and roommates if an accident should occur. |
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| Why don't more renters carry Houston 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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| A Houston apartment insurance policy extends beyond on-premise theft and hazards. If your suitcase is stolen while you're on vacation, you'll likely be covered. Same with property stolen from your car. If you're prone to barroom brawls—well, you might need more help than renters insurance, but you'll probably be covered if you hurt someone. Speaking of injuries, you'll also likely be protected if someone slips and sprains their ankle at your annual dance-a-thon; you may even receive compensation for legal defense costs in the case of a lawsuit. |
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| Although landlords have to have Houston apartment insurance they do not cover you except in certain instances. For the most part they cover the landlords loss, such as if the building burns down, but doesn’t include the contents within. That is up to you. It is important for you to get a renters insurance policy to cover your contents and any liability you may incur |
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| Get quotes from multiple Houston apartment insurance companies. Some companies sell through agents or directly to you. Many agents can offer you competitive rates from several companies for renters insurance. |
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| Everybody who rents, who wants to be compensated for the loss of property and who needs liability protection should have a separate Houston apartment insurance policy from the landlord's that covers the building and not the tenant's belongings. A renters insurance policy protects your belongings. |
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| Your Houston apartment insurance should also cover personal liability. Most renters insurance policies will cover all non-auto accidents, including accidents that happen away from your apartment. Let's say that before your bike was stolen, you accidentally hit a pedestrian with it and he or she sued you. You are protected against lawsuits because you have renters insurance. Although coverages vary, $300,000 is standard coverage for personal liability. |
