Insurance

Liability to Landlord Insurance

For your safety as well as ours, Pro FL Management requires all tenants have an active Liability to Landlord Insurance policy while leasing with our company. A policy of $100,000 liability insurance provided to all tenants by Pro FL Management at a cost of $12.50 per month. This insurance is mandatory for all tenants even if you have your own renter's insurance. 

Tenants will be automatically enrolled in our insurance program starting the first month of the lease. This policy does not cover the tenants’ personal belongings. More information about insurance and the legal responsibilities of the Lessor and Lessee(s) can be found in your lease.

This is an easy and low cost way to meet your lease requirement, but does not cover your personal belongings. You pay the monthly premium together with rent through your tenant portal.

Liability to Landlord Insurance Program Details

Policy Coverage:

$1,000,000 General Liability coverage for damage to Landlord’s property.

The coverage provided by our legal liability to landlord program meets the minimum requirements of the lease.

The policy is not personal liability insurance or renters insurance. The policy does not cover any of your personal belongs, additional living expenses, or liability arising out of bodily injury or property damage to any third party. If you require any of this coverage, you should contact an insurance agent or insurance company of your choice and sign up for a Renters Insurance Policy.

Policy Details:

All claims should be reported to Pro FL Management.

Renter's Insurance

Rental Insurance is one of the last things most renters think about when faced with moving. However, you really should consider it. Most renters do not realize that if there is a problem in their home, they are not covered by the landlord’s insurance. Fire, theft, hurricanes, roof and plumbing leaks and many other occurrences can damage your personal property. Therefore, to protect yourself and your valuables, renters are encouraged to obtain renter’s insurance. Below we have outlined what you need to know before you get started.

What Is Renter’s Insurance?

Renter’s insurance is an insurance policy that protects you from a variety of perils that might occur to those who rent. Most policies cover the following losses:

Windstorm or hail

• Fire or lightning
  
• Explosion
• Riot or civil commotion
• Aircraft
• Vehicles
• Smoke
• Vandalism or malicious mischief
• Theft
• Damage by glass or safety-glazing material that is part of a building
• Volcanic eruption
• Falling objects
• Weight of ice, snow, or sleet
• Water-related damage from home utilities
• Electrical surge damage

If you live in an area where flooding, hurricanes or earthquakes are a possibility, check to see if you need to purchase a separate policy or a rider in order to protect yourself against these threats.

What Is the Coverage for Renter’s Insurance?

To begin, you need to decide how much coverage you need. This varies and will depend on your location. Typically, you can purchase a policy that covers at least $15,000 in personal belongings and several hundred thousand in liability for a couple hundred dollars a year.

The next major consideration is the type of policy you are being offered: Actual Cash Value (ACV) or replacement cost. ACV coverage will only pay you for what your belongings were worth at the time they were stolen or damaged. If you purchased a new television when you moved in for $1,500 and it was stolen a year later, you would only receive what the television was worth when it was stolen, not the price you purchased it for. You will pay higher premiums with replacement cost coverage; however, if something happens, you will be paid the amount that it will actually cost to replace your items.

You’ll also need to let your insurer know of any particularly valuable items you own, like a piece of jewelry or expensive electronic equipment. If you purchase a separate rider for these items, they will be covered individually. Most policies do include liability coverage that will cover the costs for any injury to yourself or visitors to your home. Policies can also include specials provisions (i.e. waterbed liability that cover any water damage resulting from a broken bed). If you have something like this in your home, double-check your policy to make sure it can be covered and is included in the policy agreement.

If you or your home owner has installed smoke detectors, fire extinguishers or burglar alarms, you may be eligible for a discount. If so, make sure to mention these when you are purchasing a policy.

Another important provision included in most policies is coverage for additional living expenses. This means that your insurer will cover your living expenses in another location if your home becomes unlivable. The typical limit is 30-50% of the total value of the policy. You will be limited to what your company considers a reasonable length of time for rebuilding or relocating, often being 12 months.

What Do I Need to Do to Protect Myself?

After you move in, take inventory of all the items in your home. Insurers state that most people underestimate the value of their possessions and therefore don’t have enough personal property coverage. Experts recommend making an inventory of each item including its value and serial number. You should also photograph or videotape each room and be sure all the items of value are clearly visible. If you make any major purchases, keep the receipts. Be sure to store all the documentation in a fireproof box, on a digital file with online access or in a bank safety deposit box so that your proof is not destroyed in the event of a fire or natural disaster. If you own a dog, be careful—some breeds are often not covered by insurers.

Remember that like other types of insurance, your premium depends on factors like where you live, your company, your deductible and any additional coverage you purchase. If you want to pay less for your policy, consider choosing a higher deductible. This is the amount you have to pay if you do have to use your policy. For example, if you have a kitchen fire, you may have to pay a $1,000 deductible before your insurance company will pay up for additional damages. Renter’s insurance is one of the most overlooked types of policies. However, those who have had to use it know its value. Buying a policy insures not only your belongings but also gives you peace of mind—and that’s something hard to put a premium on.