Sorry, But Your Building Might Not Fork Over A Dime If There's A Flood Or A Fire
According to police estimates, at least half of New York City renters don’t have renter's insurance.If that includes you, maybe you're betting that nothing’s going to happen.
Or you think that if there's a flood or a fire, the building will reimburse you for your flat screen television and designer shoe collection.
Um, not so much. Your building won't fork over a dime for your lost property.
“Denial is not a good thing when it comes to insurance,” says Rick Bingham, a manager at the Manhattan insurance brokerage Kornreich-NIA, Inc.
Agents recommend at least a basic policy to cover what you own – unless, of course, you think it would be no problem to replace it all in case of a disaster. And even if you think your possessions are not that valuable, all those clothes, furniture, electronics, and other personal items can really add up.
“People typically undervalue their possessions,” Bingham says. “But if the whole building goes up in flames, you need to think of things in terms of replacement costs.”
Additionally, if a guest or your housekeeper or babysitter is injured in your apartment, you’re technically liable. Of course, you hope he/she won’t sue, but if you wind up in court, renter's insurance covers that, too. And it’s relatively inexpensive, with basic plans covering $20,000-$35,000 worth of property starting at only $125 per year.
Here are some tips to make sure you’re covered:
The right coverageMany rental buildings in the city require residents to at least have liability insurance, which also covers your negligence if you inadvertently leave a candle burning next to a stack of newspapers. If fire or flood affects other renters, the policy will cover the damages. Some buildings require insurance for $1-2 million in liability, but a basic plan will cover $100,000 worth of damage. Bingham recommends a plan that meets or exceeds your net worth. “If someone sues, they could sue you for everything.
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For example, in appliances, EDRs can be triggered by a power surge or temperature spike, either of which can support an insured's claim that he or she saw the product begin to smoke, catch on fire, or fail to operate properly.
In that case, an adjuster will come to your apartment and help you determine the worth of what you've lost, says Bernstein. “In these cases, it's fairly easy to determine what was in the apartment,” he says. With most renters insurance policies,
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