Hello World! Welcome Friends! Tenant insurance isn’t mandatory in Canada. Still, it’s often asked for by property owners as an extra boost of protection for their rented property; it benefits renters, as well, as it extends coverage specifically to the space that you use and your personal belongings–both of which aren’t typically covered in your landlord’s insurance. The question is, is the basic policy enough or is it worth exploring optional coverages for tenant insurance?
What Is Covered Versus What Isn’t Covered in Tenant Insurance
Generally, tenant insurance covers personal property, liability claims, and expenses incurred when the rented space is damaged. These have limitations, and it’s best to go over the details with your insurance provider to understand what is included in particular and to what extent.
Most of these exceptions are related to certain events, such as floods or earthquakes, as well as damage to your vehicle or your roommate’s property. So, if you’re in an area that may be of higher risk to these or you want to extend protection to more elements in your rental, you might want to consider additional riders.
Why Get Extra Protection
Extra tenant insurance protection is beneficial for renters who would like to extend their coverage to events and properties that are not typically included in the basic policies. Here are some reasons why it’s worth it:
Covers Natural Disasters
You can’t always predict natural disasters or the damages that they may bring. Events like floods and earthquakes, which can occur often, aren’t usually included in tenant insurance. Of course, they’re good to consider when adding optional coverage, especially if you live in an area that is prone to floods or earthquakes.
Protects Your Valuables
While tenant insurance generally covers your personal belongings, it may not extend to valuables that are more expensive to replace. This includes high-value items such as jewelry, art, collections, etc. You’ll have to get additional coverage for these. If you have costly items that may be difficult to find replacements for in case of an emergency, you’ll want to get the extra protection so that you can better recoup your losses.
Extends to More Property
Tenant insurance usually only covers property that’s within your rented space; it may not consider belongings that you take out of your home or that are kept outside of the four walls of the property, such as in your vehicle. If you want to safeguard these, as well, it makes sense to get extra coverage.
In the same way, tenant insurance may not cover property that is within the rental but isn’t yours, such as your roommate’s things. While it’s best for you and your roommate to each have individual policies, it may be helpful for all parties to add optional riders for extra protection.
In Conclusion
Extra protection in tenant insurance is worth it for peace of mind, knowing that your property is covered in all types of events.
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