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Is renters insurance actually worth it?

While it is up to your landlord to decide whether renters insurance is formally required, anyone would benefit from it. It’s one of the easiest ways to be prepared for unforeseen events.

Renters insurance will cushion the financial impact that property damage, personal liabilities or loss of use could have, so why not save your future self the strife?

With Lemonade, signing up for renters insurance is simple and fast. All you have to do is provide some information about yourself and the place you rent and they’ll provide you with your personalized policy and quote.

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What does renters insurance cover?

Renters insurance from Lemonade offers coverage in three main categories:

  • Personal property
  • Temporary living expenses
  • Personal liability coverage and medical bills

If any of your valuables are lost or damaged due to situations such as kitchen fires, windstorms, or vandalism, your policy will help you recover the cost. Additionally, if your rented home becomes unlivable and you have to camp out in a hotel for a time, cost of living expenses during that period will also be covered.

Say a passerby slips on a patch of ice on your property and injures their leg? Believe it or not, the medical (or legal) expenses incurred will be covered too.

But that’s not all. Starting at $5/month, Lemonade’s extensive policies cover so many more incidents within each category.

Should an accident happen to you, filing your claim with Lemonade is hassle free. You won’t have to waste time waiting for an agent to pick up the phone — It can all be done in seconds using the app.

The bottom line

If you value your financial health, signing up for renters insurance is a good choice to cushion the effect of potential money emergencies.

Lemonade’s personalized, affordable coverage will ensure you don’t have to break the bank each month for your policy or in the event that you need to tap into your coverage.

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About the Author

Em Norton

Em Norton

Staff Writer

Em Norton is a Staff Writer for Moneywise. Em holds a B.A. in Professional Writing from York University and has been writing professionally since 2019. Em's work has previously been published by Room Magazine, IN Magazine, Our Canada and more.

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