Would you be prepared to pay thousands of dollars if you caused water damage to your neighbors?
Recently, a tenant forgot to turn off his bathtub faucet, causing $75,000 in damage to the apartments on the floor below.
You need to get home insurance. Protecting yourself in the event of a claim means peace of mind. Accidents can happen to your apartment or your neighbor’s apartment and damage your belongings: fire, theft, vandalism or water damage.
Does your insurance cover your belongings, personal effects and damage to others?
Your personal coverage should reimburse you for damage to your belongings in your home, but beyond that, your home insurance should also cover you for third-party liability. This coverage will help you in the event that you are held responsible for damage unintentionally caused to someone else.
As a tenant, you are legally responsible for any damage you may cause to the part of the building you occupy. You are also responsible for any damage you cause to other residents or guests.
Do you have a dog? Be aware that if it causes damage to the building or bites someone, you could be held responsible.
You left the windows open and the temperature dropped below freezing? You’re liable for damage caused by frozen pipes.
When you signed your lease, you signed clause 2 of the building’s rules, agreeing to be adequately covered by a public liability insurance policy as soon as you took possession of the premises.
We invite all our tenants to demonstrate their commitment to the community around them, so that everyone can live in a safe and harmonious environment.
To this end, in partnership with Building Stack TM, we’re offering you an interactive tool to guide you through the process of choosing your insurance. If you haven’t already done so, you will be invited to create your account. Already have insurance? You can upload your proof of insurance in your account.
“Why have tenant insurance?” – https://infoassurance.ca/en/blog/home/why-have-tenant-insurance/
“Understanding home insurance” – https://infoassurance.ca/en/understanding-home-insurance/
“Home insurance: All you need to know” – https://juridiqc.gouv.qc.ca/en/being-a-tenant/finding-accommodation/signing-a-lease/home-insurance-all-you-need-to-know
It’s a good idea to look at several insurance brokers or agents to get an idea of prices and coverage. You can also use our online tool, which will offer you the best possible price from an insurer chosen according to your answers. Have some information on hand, including an inventory of your possessions and their approximate value. You may also be asked the date of construction of the building in which your apartment is located, as well as the distance to the nearest fire station and fire hydrant.
It’s usually possible to insure up to two roommates on a single home insurance policy. This can be more economical than taking out two separate policies. Please remember to mention this on your application.
In the insurance industry, the deductible is the amount you pay in the event of a claim. Let’s say your home is damaged in a claim covered by your insurance policy. If the damage amounts to $5,000 and your deductible is $500, you would only have to pay the $500 and your insurance would pay the remaining $4,500. It’s important to choose an insurance policy based on what you would be able to pay for the deductible in the event of a claim.
You can send all questions relative to the tenant’s insurance to [email protected]
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