Liability to others
Should you become legally responsible to pay compensation for personal injury or property damage.
Sum Insured: $30,000,000
If you own and lease your unit / apartment as part of a strata complex, it is essential to have a landlords insurance policy that protects your investment.
Residential Strata Insurance only provides general insurance cover for the building, common property and common contents. The cover provided by the Strata Building policy ends when you cross the threshold of your individual property.
In partnership with CHU Underwriting Agencies Pty Ltd, Whitbread are now offering an instant online Landlords Insurance solution for Strata properties.
CHU Landlords insurance is insurance cover for strata property owners who are renting out a unit/apartment to tenants.
The policy is designed to cover:
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 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. For a full explanation of policy terms, conditions and limits you should refer to the Landlords Insurance for Strata Product Disclosure Statement and Policy Wording 104100-06/17. Click here to view the relevant Financial Services Guide.
Should you become legally responsible to pay compensation for personal injury or property damage.
Sum Insured: $30,000,000
Professional costs incurred in connection with an investigation by the Australian Tax Office or other statutory body: $5,000. Special benefit: A record keeping audit $1,000
Legal expenses in connection with a claim.
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.
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.
Walls, windows, doors, floors, ceilings and fixtures of the lot/unit are covered against theft and damage caused by vandalism or malicious acts.
Contents are covered on a replacement (new for old) basis against accidental loss or damage.
With the recent heavy rainfall and terrible weather conditions across NSW and QLD, we have received a significant number of new claims for water damage, with lodgements expected to increase further. Our thoughts are with those whose homes and valued possessions have been affected. To guide you in navigating this situation and the insurance claims process, we have provided some important information below.
With the online insurance market a popular way of obtaining cover, the role of an Insurance Broker may appear less relevant than in previous years. However when it comes to Strata Insurance, it is quite the opposite.
Complex legislation and the intricate, highly involved nature of managing Strata Insurance and strata claims, has meant the role of an insurance broker is more valuable than ever for strata managers.