Personal property simply means “the stuff you own”—from bikes to laptops, TVs, and jewelry. The relevant coverage for all this stuff is known as Coverage C on renters insurance policies. Personal property coverage protects things like electronics, clothing, and furniture.
Your landlord shouldn't be listed on your renters insurance policy as an additional insured. Having an additional insured on your renters insurance means that you would be paying to cover them and their personal property too.
What is renters insurance? Property protected by renters insuranceProperty not protected by renters insurance Appliances and electronics you own Your car Art and jewelry (subject to coverage limits) Anything you keep outside your home Sporting goods (e.g., bicycles) Anything not owned by you (e.g., your roommates or landlord)3 more rows •
Most places require listing as Additional interest because they require you to carry a minimum liability limit (usually 100k) that covers anything that happens in the insured area liability wise and saves them (the landlord) from having to carry that insurance and risk.
Your insurance provider will guide you through the process of adding your landlord as an additional insured. They may require additional information, such as your landlord's name, contact details, and the nature of their interest in the property.
Most renters insurance companies, including State Farm, and Lemonade, allow you to add an interested party online. You'll need to provide your landlord's name, address and email. Your landlord will get details about your renters policy via email or regular mail shortly after you add them.
You can take photos or videos to help you record your belongings, but be sure to also write down descriptions, including year, make, and model numbers, where appropriate. For valuable items, you may want to have an appraisal to determine the item's worth.
Renters insurance may cover your personal belongings, up to your policy's limits and minus your deductible, in case of damage or loss from theft, vandalism, fire, or other covered perils listed on your policy.
Personal property is any movable property that is not permanently attached to real estate. This includes furniture, appliances, and vehicles. For landlords, it's essential to understand personal property so you can adequately protect your real estate investment.