Renters Insurance a Must for Rental Homes, Especially in High Fire Hazard Winter Months

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Renters insurance is considered a necessity for rental homes, especially during winter months when the chance of residential fires increase; a complete policy can protect valuables for just pennies a day

Chicago, IL, January 21, 2011 — Renters insurance is an inexpensive necessity for many home renters. This is especially true during colder winter months when the chances of residential fires increase. For just a few pennies a day, a complete policy can be bought to protect valuables, such as laptops, electronics and clothing. Fires and the resulting water damage can completely destroy homes and their contents, which should be covered by a comprehensive home rental insurance policy.

According to the US Fire Administration, residential fires are more common during the winter than other times of the year. When colder months roll around, a renter or homeowner may try to reduce expensive heating bills by utilizing other heat sources. These can include wood stoves, fireplaces, space heaters and other alternatives to regular utilities. Though these options may decrease utility expenses, they pose great risks and precautions to avoid fires must be taken.

Regardless of how safe people are, devastating accidents do happen. Some people that rent their home may think that their landlord’s policy will cover their belongings, but this is generally not true. The landlord would have to purchase a separate policy that specifically covers their renters’ valuables. The owner of the building will have coverage that protects the structure; however, the contents inside the home that belong to the renter must be covered by a separate renters insurance policy. Usually, the property owner will require their renter to buy their own coverage.

Though home renters may think their belongings are minimal, they should consider how much it would cost to replace all the items in their home should they be destroyed by a fire. The best way to do this is to take a home inventory to assess the value of their items and to make the claims process smoother if an incident occurs. A renter should consider the replacement cost of their computers, laptops, electronics, video game consoles and games, furniture, clothing, jewelry, kitchen items, bedroom sets and more. They should also consider that coverage varies from company to company, so renters should be aware of exactly what is covered in their plan. Regardless of whether the dwelling is an apartment, house, duplex, condo, quad or townhouse, a renter will want to have their valuables insured by a complete plan.

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