Monday, May 26, 2008

Rental Home Insurance in California

Are you a homeowner that rents out your home to tenants? When was the last time that you reviewed your home insurance policy to make sure that it is up to date?

Being a landlord in California can be very rewarding. However, it’s important to protect your great investment and assets by having the right insurance coverage and policy. Check with your local California Home Insurance agent to on an annual basis to help make recommendations. Have you made any improvements to your rental house? Have you made any additions to your home? When you have a rental house, it’s important to have the right home insurance policy to protect your house. Each home insurance company has slightly different terms for this type of home insurance policy. Some call this a landlord insurance policy, rental home insurance, rental dwelling policy.

This type of home insurance policy differs from a primary residence insurance policy in that it is designed for a tenant occupied rental house. You can choose the amount of personal property coverage. Depending on if you keep your house furnished or not you will want to adjust this coverage accordingly. The premium is usually lower than a homeowner’s policy. It’s is always very important to carefully read your complete insurance policy including all endorsements and coverage limitations.

Some insurance company’s give you a multi-policy discount by having your home and your rental house insured with the same insurance company. Check with your local San Diego insurance agent to make sure that you are getting all of the money saving discounts that you deserve.

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