Services
Insurance
Loans
Repairs
Advice
About

Will my renters insurance cover me in a legal dispute with my landlord over missing rent?

My landlord filed a lawsuit against me for rent owed. Will my renters insurance cover my legal fees?

avatar
Jackie Whalen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Renters insurance will not cover your legal fees in this case. The liability coverage on your policy covers things such as damage that you may do to the home or injuries to a visitor. Owing past-due rent is not a covered loss on renters insurance, so therefore your legal fees stemming from this situation would not be covered.
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings