Over the last decade, the number of tenants with renters insurance has grown to approximately 40%. Renters should exercise caution to avoid being uninsured for a potential risk. In these instances, it might be a good idea to spend more…
Author: Anca Gagiuc (page 7)
Mistakes renters make after moving in
Apartment renting is a handy way to save money, especially for those whose living arrangements are temporary. And while the process of finding a good landlord is important, not many realize from the very beginning that being a responsible tenant…
Home security for renters
A study released by the Consumer Electronics Association shows that only 12 percent of renters have a security system. This statistic gets even scarier when you consider that renters are 85 percent more likely to experience a home burglary than…
How to cancel or confirm your renters insurance
Renters insurance offers valuable protection against damage or destruction to property, but you might need to cancel it at some point for various reasons—you move to another address, or perhaps you’ve bought a home and you’re switching to homeowner’s insurance.…
How to avoid a rent increase
Landlords love keeping good tenants and avoiding the time, hassle and expense of finding new ones. But they have bills to pay, too, and investors to please. As a result, rents go up. It’s an inevitable fact of life. For…
Best practices for Fourth of July safety
Independence Day weekend is a delicious recipe that blends family, friends, fireworks, and a pinch of grilling, all glazed in fun. In one way or another, everyone will participate on this day-long celebration that rolls into nighttime, as a host…
7 Reasons Why Millennials Need Renters Insurance
As you’ve probably noticed in your group of friends, most Millennials rent, rather than own their home. There are many benefits to renting, but not needing insurance isn’t one of them. While you don’t need homeowner’s insurance, you most definitely…
Renters insurance doesn’t take summer vacations
Whether you’re a college student leaving your apartment for a summer abroad or simply taking a two-week vacation, your home needs adequate protection and renters insurance can provide it. Burglaries – regardless of the period of time you’ll be away…
Save your stuff, get that renters insurance
Adulthood is hard, filled with new and important things that are equally confusing. Like renters insurance. Here’s a crash course that will help navigate through its waters. It should actually be called property insurance because that’s what it covers: your…
Smart tips for subletting
In case you need to leave town but don’t want to lose the apartment you’re currently living in, you might be a great candidate for subletting. But before you leap in, it’s advisable that you get the full picture of…