Protect your property with landlord home insurance from Aviva. If you own a property that is rented out to tenants, you want to make sure it’s protected. Aviva offers landlord insurance as an option of our home insurance coverage, so you can have peace of mind.
Landlord insurance as part of Aviva's home insurance product offering.
Learn more about Aviva's landlord insurance below.
What is landlord insurance?
Landlord insurance is a type of cover that protects landlords from the risks and costs associated with owning a rental property. It is similar to house insurance and is developed specifically for landlords so they can choose what kind of coverage they need for their rental property.
What is covered with landlord’s insurance?
When taking out landlord insurance, you get to choose what is covered as part of your policy. Protection against loss of rent and you may also choose to get contents cover as part of your landlord home insurance if your rental property is furnished with appliances or furniture that you have paid for. All of this cover would protect your items if they were to become damaged.
Is landlord insurance mandatory?
Landlord home insurance is not legally mandatory, but if you are seeking a buy-to-let mortgage, many lenders may require landlord insurance to take out a loan.
While landlord insurance is not mandatory, it’s the smart way to ensure that your property is protected from flood and fire.
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Here you can find important information about your coverage and the services we provide. You may find our glossary of terms helpful when reviewing your home insurance documents. Our assumptions are also available to you.
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