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Does My Condo’s Insurance Include Coverage for Renters?

If you’ve found the perfect condo to rent in Plymouth, MN and have queries about insurance, consult with one of our Anchor Insurance Agency LLP agents about renter’s insurance and what a policy encompasses.

Condo Owners and Insurance Coverage

The condo association where the rental property is located has insurance that covers the building and its common areas. This coverage is known as the master policy.

An individual who owns and lives in a condo will have condo insurance, which covers the owner’s personal belongings. If the condo unit owner decides to convert their unit into a rental, they will need to consult with our agents about obtaining landlord insurance.

A landlord insurance policy safeguards the condo unit owner from liability if something happens to the person renting the condo unit and the owner is found to be at fault.

Once the condo unit is rented out, the renter(s) will need to secure rental insurance.

Insurance Coverage for Condo Renters

A renter’s policy is crucial, particularly if you want to protect yourself. As a renter, you will want personal liability coverage in case you are liable for an unintentional injury or accident. The coverage helps cover the injured person’s medical bills. The policy will also pay if you are found responsible for damage to another person’s residence.

A standard policy for renters’ insurance also covers your personal belongings and loss-of-use.

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Whether you are relocating across town to a new residence or moving to Plymouth, MN, and planning to rent a condo, let Anchor Insurance Agency LLP guide you in obtaining suitable insurance coverage for protecting your personal property and liability-related issues.

HOA Insurance vs. Personal Condo Insurance

If you’re planning to purchase a condo in the near future, you’ve probably heard that you’ll be paying for two insurance policies – one for your personal condo and one through the Homeowners Association (HOA). It’s important to understand the difference between these policies so that you know which one to choose if you need to make a claim.

What is the Condo HOA Insurance Policy?

When you pay into a master insurance policy, you pay for coverage for any shared spaces between the condos. This includes spaces like the external part of the condo building, parking lots, lobbies, and any other spaces that condo owners share.

Depending on the cost of the shared HOA insurance policy, each condo owner has to pay a certain portion of the policy as part of a monthly, quarterly, or annual fee. If an incident occurs on shared property, or there is damage to the external part of the building that is shared with other condo owners, then you should use this policy.

What is the Condo Personal Insurance Policy?

This policy is meant to protect your personal condo, the space behind your door that is yours alone. Anything that isn’t shared and is your responsibility and your property is covered under this policy. This means that anything you own inside here, such as the following, is protected in the event of damage:

  • Furniture
  • Equipment
  • Appliances
  • Jewelry

If an accident happens inside your space when you have guests over, you would need to make a claim on your personal condo insurance policy.

If you would like more information on a personal quote for condo insurance, our team at Anchor Insurance Agency LLP would like to help. We proudly serve clients in and around the Plymouth, MN area.