Learn how renters insurance protects your belongings, covers liability, and supports additional living expenses. Discover why it's crucial even when not legally required.

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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 ...

Personal property is a standard coverage on a homeowners insurance policy. It covers belongings like furniture and clothing, paying up to a certain limit if they are stolen or damaged by a covered ...