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Personal Property Coverage
Covers the cost of replacing belongings in your rental unit in case of theft, fire, or water damage.
Liability Protection
Provides protection if someone is injured in your rental unit and you are found responsible; it may cover legal fees and medical expenses.
Additional Living Expenses (ALE)
Covers the cost of living elsewhere if your rental unit becomes uninhabitable due to a covered peril.
Deductibles
The amount you pay out-of-pocket for a claim before your insurance coverage kicks in.
Actual Cash Value vs. Replacement Cost Coverage
Actual Cash Value pays out claims based the depreciated value of items, whereas Replacement Cost Coverage pays the cost of purchasing new replacements.
Policy Limits
The maximum amount your insurance company will pay on a claim for each category of coverage.
Renters Insurance Exclusions
Certain events or items that are not covered by your policy, such as natural disasters or high-value art.
Loss of Use
Part of ALE coverage, it compensates you if you cannot use your rental unit due to a covered peril, similar to ALE.
Insurance Riders
Additional coverage options for valuable items not fully covered under standard renters insurance, such as jewelry or electronics.
Credit Card Fraud and Forgery Coverage
Provides protection against unauthorized use of your credit card or forgery of your checks as part of personal property protection.
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