Renters Insurance

You may not actually need to get coverage yourself. If you don't have any possessions in the home and won't be residing there, I would make the current tenants furnish their own renters insurance.

This is very normal. They want to be listed as an interest for the personal liability coverage to make sure they are also protected in the event of a claim.

Loss of use clauses in renters policies typically cover up to $1,000. It is best to contact your renters insurance company to see how much they cover for loss of use as specified in your policy.

If you have renters insurance, your policy should cover the damage to your personal property up to the coverage limit. You'd be subject to a deductible if you were to file a claim.

Unless specifically stated, renters insurance extends liability coverage to your pet. This also applies to situations outside of your home.

I would call my prior insurance company (your renters provider) showing the false claim and see how they have it marked. I would also have them send confirmation that the claim was dropped and not paid out.

Fortunately, you do not need to keep receipts of everything you own, but it does help to have a record just in case. Most people tend to underestimate how much they have.

What kind of insurance you need depends on a few factors of your rental. For insurance, a million in liability may sound like a lot but for most businesses, this is just a starting point because the risk of lawsuits and other exposures are so much higher.

In recent years, short-term rentals have grown tremendously. The rise of sites like Airbnb have made it easier for travelers to find lodging and for hosts to make a nice little side income.

Most likely, an insurance company is going to want the address to be verifiable before they offer coverage. If the unit doesn't have an address, you should list the main residence's address on your renters insurance and the same rules would likely apply.