A wet kitchen floor. The trampoline in the backyard. That balcony railing that's always been a little unsteady. The house or apartment you rent may be home sweet home, but it's also filled with ...

Whether you’re renting an apartment, house or other residence, don't overlook the importance of renters insurance. For a relatively low price, you can get coverage for your personal belongings, ...

As a renter, your personal belongings are not insured by your landlord’s homeowners insurance. In fact, unless you buy your own insurance for an apartment, duplex, condominium or house that you rent, ...

Millions of Americans have discovered the benefits of renters insurance. Because landlords aren’t liable for any personal possessions or activities in your apartment, these policies can provide an ...

Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor who specializes in student debt, personal loans, and budgeting. Previously a senior writer for LendingTree and Student ...

Renters insurance is a type of insurance policy that protects a tenant's personal property and offers liability coverage in the event of accidents or damages. Unlike homeowners insurance, which covers ...

Renters can be just as vulnerable to theft, damage, and visitor injury as homeowners. That’s why it’s smart to purchase ...

In the latest reports by Simply Insurance, as of 2020 about 57 percent of renters in the U.S. have renters insurance — that’s more than a 25 percent jump over the last eight to 10 years. “Renter’s ...

Renters insurance: You hope you’ll never need to use it, but you’ll be happy that you have it if you do. Your landlord’s homeowners insurance will cover structural damage to your rental, but it won’t ...

Renters insurance protects tenants' personal property and provides liability coverage if someone is injured while visiting you. Policies are generally affordable and anyone who rents should seriously ...

Many landlords require their tenants to have a renters insurance policy, but some don’t. Even if your lease doesn’t mandate this type of insurance, it may still be a good idea. Renters insurance ...