Landlord insurance
As any landlord knows, your property is a valuable source of income and an investment that needs to be protected. That’s why you need a comprehensive landlord insurance policy to cover a range of circumstances; one that is specifically designed to protect you and your property.
Landlord insurance provides protection for your liability as a landlord as well as cover for landlord’s contents, loss of rent by an insured peril and rent default, among other benefits.
We work closely with you to formulate an insurance and risk solution that protects your investment, creating a future where you can plan with greater certainty.
For personal advice specific to your particular circumstance, please give us a call on 1300 424 627 to speak to our team of landlord insurance specialists.
Please note: The information on this page is a summary of some common landlord insurance policy features. The list is not exhaustive and should only be considered as general advice. It is not intended to take the place of personal advice. Before acting on this information you should consider the appropriateness of this general advice to your particular objectives, needs and financial situation.
Covered Features
Accidental Damage
Covers accidental loss or damage to contents caused by a tenant. Subject to policy limits and conditions.
Loss of Rent
Provides cover should the premises become uninhabitable due to insured physical loss or damage to the building, including prevention of access due to damage to a nearby property, whilst a lease is in place. Subject to policy limits and conditions.
Larceny, Theft, Malicious Damage & Vandalism
Covers loss or damage to property arising from a deliberate or intentional act caused by tenants. Subject to policy limits and conditions.
Rent Default
Provides cover should the tenant vacate the premises without notice, defaults in paying rent owed under the terms of the lease or as a result of a tenant being legally evicted, whilst a lease is in place. Subject to policy limits and conditions.
Legal Liability
Protection as a landlord for legal liability resulting in death or bodily injury and/or property damage. Subject to policy limits and conditions.
Building Insurance (Optional)
Building insurance is available as an extension to a landlord insurance policy.
This is an optional cover and an additional premium applies.
FAQ's:
Landlord insurance provides insurance protection for your liability as a landlord, as well as cover for landlord’s contents, loss of rent by an insured peril and other benefits.
Yes, building insurance cover is available as long as the property does not form part of a strata title.
The strata insurance policy does not include insurance for your liability as a Landlord.
Yes. If the property is unoccupied for 90 days or more you must notify Whitbread. Section 3: Damage Caused by Tenants Cover, and Section 4: Tenants Rent Default cover, will not apply when a tenant ceases to occupy the property. If you fail to notify us within the 90 day period that your property is unoccupied, your cover may be restricted.
Yes, one advantage of having an investment property is that the insurance is tax deductible. You should speak to your accountant who can advise you about tax matters.
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