When commercial landlords negotiate leases with prospective tenants, they understandably focus on key commercial terms, such as rental rate and renewal options. While that focus is justified, ...

Landlord insurance doesn't cover damage caused by flooding, but policyholders can add commercial flood insurance through a private insurer or the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Also not ...

Becoming a landlord can open up lucrative financial opportunities, but there are plenty of risks involved with getting started. One concern is that you never know what can happen to your rental ...

Commercial property owners, already struggling with high interest rates and rising vacancies, face exploding insurance costs that keep hitting new highs. Natural disasters, inflation and a shrinking ...

Struggling landlords and developers are seeking leeway on coverage from their lenders — mostly in vain. By Emily Flitter Postpandemic vacancies and surging debt payments have eaten away at commercial ...

Ryan Barone is cofounder and CEO of RentRedi, a property management software that simplifies the renting process for landlords and renters. It’s clear that renters insurance benefits tenants, but why ...

Homeowners insurance is the clear choice for a primary residence. While you’re not legally required to have this policy, most banks mandate it for people who still have mortgages. The decision isn’t ...

When a rental property is insured only by the owner’s policy, a large gap remains: The tenant’s belongings and liability exposures are left unprotected. That gap can create costly disputes and ...

Tenants need renters insurance for personal items and liability, while landlords need separate landlord policies to protect the building and lost rent. Getty Images Renters often believe their ...