Buildings insurance for a property is generally the responsibility of the owner or landlord. Tenants must still take out contents insurance to cover their possessions if they want to be protected against theft or fire damage, though for example. This is even more relevant in a House in Multiple Occupation letting to students or professionals.

If you are a landlord renting out a furnished property including HMO’s you will be well advised to take out contents insurance to cover your own belongings, personally, I usually take out £10,000 for the contents of a furnished HMO. I will also consider taking out some contents insurance for self contained units in not so desirable areas where there is a higher risk of malicious damage by the tenant or a break in. Continue reading Get the Right Landlord Property Insurance →