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Today, condominiums or condos are fast becoming a much-preferred choice in housing. Condos are perfect for those who do not want to purchase a single family residence. If you have decided on purchasing a condo, the most important thing that you need to keep in mind is to obtain condo insurance. The condominium homeowners’ association will provide an exclusive blanket policy called the ‘Master Policy’ for the whole complex. The Master Policy generally covers only the outside walls of the units as well as areas that are commonly used by all residents and protects the owner against any liability problems that may arise regarding the property.
This type of insurance policy covers incidents that happen within the premises of the unit such as any kind of bodily injury that happens to a person while he/she is inside your home, damages that occur if the unit is broken into or loss or theft of any personal property. This policy also covers the damage incurred to the interior walls and fixtures owing to natural disasters.
Condo insurance for individual units could be bought from various insurance companies. It is recommended that you obtain quotes from different companies before you choose the appropriate condominium insurance. Usually, the insurance companies will ask for a copy of the homeowners’ association master policy. This will in turn enable them to determine what the homeowners’ association covers and what the owner of the specified property will need to cover.
The insurance company that retains the master policy will provide residents a good discount on their individual policies. This is, in fact, an excellent way to save money. Although using the same company as the association provides you numerous benefits, each resident is free to choose their insurance company on their own.
The rates for condo insurance will differ on the basis of various factors such as the amount of coverage and the owner occupancy rate. Condominium complexes, which have higher rates for renters, often have to pay higher premiums. Therefore, before you plan to purchase condominium insurance, it would be wise to have a clearer understanding of the ratio of renter occupied to owner occupied units.
