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Should I avoid apartments that require renters insurance?

"I'm apartment hunting and I'm wondering if buildings that require renters insurance are at higher risk of theft or other perils.

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Jackie Whalen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“You should definitely not avoid those apartments. Many apartments are now requiring tenants to have renters insurance in order to cover their personal property and their liability. Making renters insurance mandatory has no bearing on whether or not the apartment is more prone to burglaries or other perils. “
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