What insurance policies should you take out if you want to let your house in Leiden?

If you are planning to let your house in Leiden, there are various types of insurance you will need to ensure that you are properly protected. Here is an overview of the most important types of insurance you will need as a landlord:

Building insurance

Building insurance is compulsory for every homeowner. This insurance covers damage to the property, such as fire and water damage. It is important to check whether your building insurance is also valid when you let your property. In some cases, you may need special insurance for rental properties.

Liability insurance

Liability insurance is not compulsory, but it is wise to include it. This insurance covers damage that you, as a landlord, accidentally cause to third parties, such as a leak that causes damage to your neighbours’ property.

Contents insurance

As landlord, you are not responsible for your tenants’ belongings. However, it may be wise to take out contents insurance to cover any damage to your own belongings that you have left in the property, such as furniture and appliances.

Legal aid insurance

Legal aid insurance can be useful if a dispute arises between you and your tenant. This insurance covers the costs of legal assistance in the event of a dispute.

It is important to check which insurance policies you need and which are already included in your current policies. Contact your insurance company for advice on the right coverage for your situation. This way, you can let your property in Leiden with peace of mind.

Geschreven door:

Shannon Metzelaar | s.metzelaar@interhouse.nl

Shannon is sinds 2017 verbonden aan Interhouse verhuurmakelaars Sassenheim in de binnendienst. Zij is één van de gezichten van het kantoor en is verantwoordelijk voor het directe klantencontact, woningpresentaties, agendabeheer en Social Media. Daarnaast ondersteunt zij de verhuurmakelaars door het uitvoeren van screenings en het opstellen van overeenkomsten. Ook biedt zij ondersteuning aan het hoofdkantoor door mee te denken over het (door)ontwikkelen van de dienstverlening en voert zij doorgaans de vertaalwerkzaamheden uit. Dit doet zij met veel plezier. Haar enthousiasme en betrokkenheid in combinatie met haar jarenlange ervaring maken haar een prettig aanspreekpunt voor (juridische) vraagstukken over huur en verhuur. Met haar Britse achtergrond staat zij mensen uit alle hoeken van de wereld vriendelijk en professioneel te woord.

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