Thinking about renting your home via Airbnb?
The insurance side of Air BnB and other vacation rentals can be complicated so let’s give you a solid foundation to work from.
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Does Homeowners Insurance cover Air BnB?
No, it doesn’t. Insurance companies differentiate between personal insurance and business insurance. When you bring a business into your home, regular homeowners insurance doesn’t cover that “exposure” like you’d expect it to.
Does a tenant insurance policy cover Air BnB?
Same as the last one, no. The reason is that you’ll be having multiple guests, not just one annual tenant. A tenant insurance policy is built for a single annual tenant. You need a vacation rental insurance policy.
What are the three most important coverage options?
The three most important coverage options are:
- Dwelling Coverage – to rebuild your home itself if a covered event happens and damages your property
- Personal Property Coverage – to replace your belongings
- Liability Coverage – to protect you and help pay medical bills if something bad happens to your renters or their guests because of your property,
How can I find the right insurance for Air BnBs?
Ask your insurance agent for a VACATION RENTAL insurance policy. Some insurers will offer special types of insurance specifically for Air BnB. A good insurance agent will ask you quite a few questions about how you plan to rent your home out. They should tailor the policy based on details like:
- Will you rent tohe entire property or just part of your own home?
- Will you use online sites like Air BnB or will you use another avenue?
- How often do you expect the property to have guests?
- What is the longest you’ll have the property sitting empty without any guests?
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