ResidentShield
Power, Renters Insurance and Security Deposit Alternative
Get expert tips on renters insurance, electricity, and everyday living, delivered straight to your inbox.
Please check your email for further instructions.
Renters Insurance
You just signed a lease for your new apartment. The boxes are stacked, your furniture is ready to be placed, and your electronics are waiting to be plugged in. But here’s a question that’s...
Hurricanes can cause significant damage, and if you’re a renter, it’s natural to wonder how this might impact your apartment and what’s in it. After all, your personal belongings...
Did you come back to your apartment after a long trip only to find black spots creeping up the walls and a musty smell that won’t go away? Mold can wreck your belongings, affect your health,...
If you’re a renter and you have renters insurance (or you’re thinking about getting it), you’ve probably come across the term “renters insurance deductible.” What does that phrase...
If you’re renting your first apartment or simply moving into a new place and you don’t yet have renters insurance, there’s a good chance you’ve at least heard about it. Now’s as good a time...
Have you ever wondered why your renters insurance costs what it does or why your rate went up recently? There’s a logical explanation for that. These rates are generated by a...
Your dog just mistook the doorframe for a chew toy, or maybe your cat has turned your blinds into a climbing gym. If you’re a renter, you might look around your apartment and think, “Is this...
Renting a storage unit is a go-to move when you’re running out of space or between apartments. But if you’re stashing away items that still matter a lot to you — like your snowboard...
Going on vacation is one of the best parts of the year. A change of scenery, some time off, and a break from everyday responsibilities can do wonders. But before you leave your rental behind,...
If you’re a college student renting your first place, navigating the world of “adulting” can feel overwhelming. Between managing classes, juggling social life, and figuring out how to do...
A lot goes into planning a move — including changing your address, booking movers, and setting up your new space — but one thing you don’t want to skip is updating your renters insurance. Or,...
Renters insurance may not be the most glamorous part of living in an apartment or moving into a new place. Still, it’s one of the smartest things you can get to protect your belongings and...