Fast & Affordable Landlord Insurance in Washington
Take the risk out of your investment. Landlord insurance offers a level of protection that is just not offered with a standard insurance home policy.
We've gotten more than $54 million in property insured in Washington
Being a Landlord in Washington
Despite being a more tenant-friendly state, Washington has a lot to offer for landlords. There is a high concentration of renters in Washington (close to a million). A large majority of the renters residing in Seattle. Seattle has more renters than homeowners. If you are a landlord in Washington, keep these laws in mind:
Security Deposits- Within 21 days of the tenant vacating the premises, the landlord must return the security deposit. Landlords are allowed to not require a security deposit, but if they do, then they must hold the security deposit in a separate trust account.
Rental Agreements– Must be in written form for a lease that is longer than 12 months and in leases shorter than 12 months if there was a security deposit or any non-refundable fees.
Other– The landlord must arrange for regular trash pick-up, provide working locks/ keys, and heating and hot water.
How Much Does Landlord Insurance Cost in Washington?
Who is landlord insurance for?
Landlord insurance (also known as rental insurance) is a policy for people who rent their homes to others. Landlord insurance is not required for a landlord, but insurance can bring many benefits:
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Properties we look after
We make it easy to get landlord insurance for many types of properties
We also help AirBNBs, VRBOS, and other rental properties
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Apartment
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Multi-family
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Manufactured
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Condo units
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Vacant or restoration
Building data
Properties across the state vary in size and characteristics. Here is data on the properties we've insured.
Coverages
We cover a wide range of risks, or you can choose a limited set of coverages for a lower premium
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Fire
Because of modern safety codes, fires have become rarer, but the fires that do start tend to cause total destruction of the property
Water
Broken pipes and appliance leaks are the most common and overall the most expensive property damage for rental properties
Lawsuits
Liability protection covers the cost of defending you and settling claims from tenants and their guests for injuries sustained on your property
Riot and civil commotion
When violent protests break out, riot coverage can pay to fix property damage caused by looters and protestors
Vandalism & theft
Malicious mischief coverage, as it’s known, covers repairs to broken glass, graffiti removal, and replacement of stolen or damaged property like shared washing machines
Injury
Injury protection can keep you from getting stuck with the cost of medical bills if a tenant or visitor gets injured on the property
Bonus coverages
Many policies also include coverage for a long list of other perils such as riots or civil commotion, explosions, volcanic eruptions, and damage caused by vehicles
Windstorm, hail, & lightning
Roof damage from storms has become increasingly common as the intensity and frequency of storms have increased over the last two decades
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