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Is renters insurance required in Pennsylvania? Is renters insurance required in Pennsylvania?

I’m moving to Philadelphia in a few months for school and just plan on renting an apartment. It’ll be my first time living alone, and my parents think I should get renters insurance. Is it required to purchase renters insurance in Pennsylvania?

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Claire Beaney · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on the move! Leaving home for school can be both super exciting and daunting, but your parents are right to suggest renters insurance.
Renters insurance is not legally required in Pennsylvania, but it is something that can save you a lot of money and stress in the long run.
You might find, though, that most landlords will ask you to take out renters insurance so you can safeguard your belongings. Renters insurance can protect you from fire, theft, leaky or burst pipes, and much more.
Be sure to research what
named perils
your policy covers before you sign any paperwork! The average cost of renters insurance in Pennsylvania is around $194 a year.
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