If you own a building and rent it out, that building is your business. So it should be insured like a business. Whether it’s a commercial building or an apartment building, and whether you rent out just one unit or 100, that precious asset needs to be protected (and you do too).
A well-crafted Landlords Policy will first and foremost cover the property itself. If any part of the building (including the siding, roof, foundation, glass, awnings, garage, railings, etc.) is damaged, this policy should pay the owner to cover the repairs. This policy can also cover loss or theft of the landlord’s items, including janitorial supplies, paint/touch-up supplies, art, and decorations in the lobby. If the building is damaged and the tenants have to move out for a time, this policy can even cover the landlord’s lost income while tenants aren’t paying rent.
Aside from the property, this policy also provides liability coverage for the landlord. This means if someone trips and falls on the stairs and decides to sue the building owner, this policy can cover legal fees, damages, settlements, and medical bills. If a tenant sues for wrongful eviction or invasion of privacy, this policy might help the landlord cover those legal bills as well.
This policy treats a landlord’s property like the business that it is. It protects the actual building, the rental income, and the landlord’s livelihood in the event of a lawsuit. It’s an insurance policy that is tailored to a landlord’s specific needs.