Ontario Landlord Insurance

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Ontario Student Rental House Insurance

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Properties Primarily Rented to Families. 1-6 Units

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Rooms Within A Property Rented to Unrelated Individuals – Not Students

FAQ

  • Why do I need Ontario Landlord Insurance?

    You need landlord insurance to protect your property from damages that can result from a range of hazards and uncertainties. Landlord Insurance in Ontario, typically protects your building as well as your legal liability as a landlord.

  • What does Landlord Insurance in Ontario, Canada cover?

    Depending on the property and coverages selected, landlord insurance policies should cover physical damage to the property such as:
    fire,
    windstorm,
    hail,
    hail,
    As well as, a landlord’s legal liability in relation to their rental property. Other coverages can
    exist; speak with a broker to find out more.

  • What is excluded under an Ontario Landlord policy?

    Like all insurance policies, exclusions exist. Common exclusions under a landlord policy are things
    like:
    vacancy,
    vandalism or malicious acts caused by tenants or their guests,
    Damage caused by deterioration or lack of maintenance,
    For example; a bad windstorm comes and blows off your roof causing sudden rain damage – this could be covered under your policy. But, if the shingles are missing for some time and water damage happens over time – this would typically be excluded. Other exclusions exist such as war and terrorism, among others; please speak with a broker to find out more.

  • Are tenants belongings covered under a landlord’s policy in Ontario?

    No. Tenant’s belongings are not covered under a landlord’s policy. Tenants should always have their own tenant’s policy. A typical tenant’s policy should cover the tenant for: their contents, personal liability and additional living expenses in the event they need to live somewhere else if a claim happens – whether it was their fault or not.

  • I only rent out a portion of my house do I need a landlord policy?

    Typically a home insurance policy can be made to include a portion of the house that is rented out. It may also depend on who you rent your house out to – example if it is just to 1 couple of 3 students, which may be a determining factor.

  • Can I combine my Ontario home and auto for increased savings?

    Some insurance companies do give discounts for multiple properties as well as multi-policy discounts for
    combining your car insurance.

  • Can I get a standalone policy?

    Standalone policies are only available for some property types.

  • Can I require my tenants to have tenant liability insurance?

    Yes. But, you would need to include in the initial lease agreement, you should always ask for a copy of the policy on an annual basis. By including it in your initial lease, if the tenant does not have it could also make grounds for eviction. What’s important is that your lease specifically refers to tenant’s liability insurance as a requirement. Because lease agreements are never straight forward this type of question is also better asked to a lawyer or paralegal who can analyze the entire situation.

  • What is the difference between Landlord Insurance and regular Home Insurance?

    The most important thing to know is that if you do not have a policy that accurately reflects the occupancy of your property and a claim happens – it can be denied. A typical home insurance policy will cover you and your family living in the house for things like:
    the physical structure,
    contents such as furniture and clothes,
    additional living expenses in case you have to leave the house and live elsewhere when there is a claim as well as personal liability insurance.
    A landlord policy on the other hand is typically there to cover the physical structure, appliances,
    your loss of rental income in the event of a claim,
    and your legal liability as landlord

  • Can I have all my properties on one policy?

    Typically you can have more than one property on a policy. But, depending on the insurance company’s rules, the characteristics of the property as well as the occupancy of the property; this will determine how many properties you may have on a policy.

  • What if I live out of the country, can I still get a policy for a property in Ontario?

    Yes, as long as you have a local property manager, managing the property who is not the tenant and lives within 100 KM. And subject to the insurance company’s underwriting criteria.

  • I just purchased the property, it will be vacant and I will paint before I rent it out, am I still covered?

    You need to always declare this to the company beforehand. Coverage may be restricted such as water damage and others and/or the price increased while the property is vacant or between tenants longer than 30 days. In some circumstances, another type of policy may be required.

  • Will a Landlord policy cover me for appliances breaking down?

    No. Breakdown of appliances is not covered, and a warranty should be purchased separately from the store that you purchased the appliances from.

  • I am purchasing the property in a company name is this ok?

    Yes, as long as the company is just a holding company for the property it is generally ok. If the business carries on other activities the insurance company may not provide a quotation.

  • Can I make a claim for loss rent because a tenant doesn’t pay?

    No. Our policies do not cover loss of rent due to failure of a tenant to pay. Loss of rental income coverage is in the event a property suffers an insured claim such as fire and you are unable to collect rental income.

  • Is Landlord insurance in Ontario tax deductible?

    Generally, any expenses incurred for your rental property are usually tax deductible. But, for instance if you live in the house, only the additional cost for the tenant exposure should be included as a taxable expense. For more information speak with a certified accountant.

  • Can I rent my property on a short term platform such as Airbnb?

    Specific landlord policies exist for short term renting but not all insurance companies will offer it. Therefore, speak to one of our brokers if you are planning on renting your property on a short term basis in the future.

  • What factors influence a quote landlord insurance in Ontario?

    There are many factors. The most common are:
    Building rebuilding cost value
    Age of the dwelling
    Updates to utilities
    the type of heating, electrical, plumbing and roof
    the occupancy of the property
    Among others

  • Who Governs Landlords in Tenants in Ontario?

    Issues relating to landlord and tenants are governed by the Landlord and Tenant Board

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Acton

Ajax

Alexandria

Alfred

Alliston

Almonte

Alred

Amherstburg

Angus

Anprior

Arthur

Atikokan

Ballantrae

Barrys Bay

Cambridge

Cannington

Capreol

Cardinal

Carleton Place

Carlisle

Casselman

Chapleau

Chesley

Chesterville

Clarington

Clinton

Cobourg

Cochrane

Colborne

Colchester

Collingwood

Constance Bay

Cornwall

Creemore

Crystal Beach

Deep River

Delhi

Deseronto

Dowling

Drayton

Dresden

Dryden

Dundalk

Dunnville

Dutton

Eganville

Elliot Lake

Elmira

Elmvale

Embrun

Englehart

Erin

Espanola

Essex

Etobicoke

Everett

Exeter

Fenelon Falls

Fergus

Forest

Fort Erie

Fort Frances

Gananoque

Goderich

Grand Bend

Grand Valley

Gravenhurst

Greenstone

Grimsby

Guelph

Hagersville

Hanover

Harriston

Harrow

Hastings

Havelock

Hawkesbury

Hawkestone

Hensall

Huntsville

Ingersoll

Iroquois

Iroquois Falls

Jarvis

Kanata

Kapuskasing

Kawartha Lakes

Kemptville

Kenora

Keswick

Kincardine

Kirkland Lake

Lake Of Bays

Leamington

Lindsay

Listowel

Little Current

Lively

Longlac

Lorignal

Lucan

Lucknow

Madoc

Manitouwadge

Mannheim

Marathon

Markdale

Marmora

Mattawa

Meaford

Metcalfe

Mildmay

Millbrook

Milverton

Mitchell

Moosonee

Morrisburg

Mount Albert

Mount Brydges

Mount Forest

Mount Hope

Munster

Napanee

Newmarket

Nobleton

Norfolk

North Dundas

North York

Norwich

Norwood

Omemee

Orangeville

Orillia

Osgoode

Oshawa

Owen Sound

Paisley

Palmerston

Paris

Parkhill

Parry Sound

Pembroke

Penetanguishene

Perth

Petawawa

Peterborough

Petrolia

Pickering

Picton

Port Colborne

Port Credit

Port Dover

Port Hope

Port Perry

Port Severn

Port Stanley

Powassan

Prescott

Red Lake

Renfrew

Richmond

Richmond Hill

Ridgetown

Rockland

Rockwood

Russell

Sarnia

Sault Ste Marie

Schomberg

Seaforth

Selwyn

Severn

Shelburne

Simcoe

Sioux Lookout

Smiths Falls

Smithville

South River

Southampton

St Clements

St George

St Jacobs

St Marys

St Thomas

Stayner

Stirling

Stoney Creek

Stouffville

Stratford

Strathroy

Streetsville

Sturgeon Falls

Sudbury

Sunderland

Sutton

Tavistock

Teeswater

Temiskaming Shores

Terrace Bay

Thamesford

Thessalon

Thornbury

Thornton

Tilbury

Tillsonburg

Timmins

Tottenham

Tweed

Uxbridge

Vaughan

Vineland

Virgil

Walkerton

Wallaceburg

Warwick

Waterford

Waterloo

Wawa

Wellesley

Wellington

Whitby

Woodbridge

Woodstock

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