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No, Renters insurance is coverage specific to household property or contents owned by the named insured. It does not cover the property of others and it does not cover automobiles. Neither Renters insurance nor Homeowners insurance will cover damage to an automobile. That's what auto Insurance is for.
You can obtain renters insurance that would cover damage to the contents. The homeowner should already have hazard insurance, so there is not any point in your trying to purchase that.
If your parents bought their house they do not need renters insurance but they do need house insurance. They should insure the house for two things, one for the contents and any damage to the home, and two if there is a mortgage they should have insurance to cover that in the event that anything should happen to either of them.
A renters insurance policy offers coverage on a tenant's possessions and contents of the rented property in the event of loss or damage from fire or other catastrophe. While a tenant has no responsibility to ensure the property itself, should they incur a loss the insurance would help them replace their possessions.
About thirty percent get renters insurance. Renters insurance should be the top priority of any renter however. It helps just in case a strom, or anything else does damage to the place one is renting.
Renters insurance is insurance purchased by renters to protect their personal property in situations of fire, theft, water damage, or any other unforseen circumstance not covered by the landlord's policy. Renters insurance also helps protect renters against personal liability if someone is hurt, whether in the home or away from it, and damage to the rental unit caused by a covered loss.
Many companies that offer auto insurance also offer contents insurance. If one is currently insured with a company that only offers auto and not contents insurance, it is worth looking into switching because one will often be offered discounts for having multiple policies with one company. Contents insurance is a great investment even for renters, as any damage to the unit or one's personal belongings will be covered by this insurance.
Your home renters insurance will cover you for loss or damage to the property which you own and which is kept within your rental property. Any damage to the actual structure of the building would be covered by the landlord's insurance.
If your renters policy covers Sewer Backup then it will cover damage to personal property.
Renters insurance is needed in every state. Without it, any damage or theft of your personal possessions is your responsibility. Renters insurance covers your personal property.
Homeowners insurance No. But a landlords Dwelling Policy yes.