Slips, trips, and falls are among the UK’s most common accidents. From loose flooring to slippery paving, it can easily happen in a rented property, especially during a gap between visits. Landlord liability insurance is designed to protect you from injury or damage claims related to your rental property. It’s a type of public liability insurance, built specifically for landlords.
Property owners’ liability insurance, also known as ‘landlord liability insurance’, is built to cover landlords against compensation claims made by a third party, like a tenant, visitor, or service tradesperson. If someone gets injured or their property is damaged, they could blame you as the landlord, and this type of insurance can cover the compensation costs and legal fees, up to your policy limit.
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*The price is for building and £2 million property owners’ liability insurance only – 10% of customers paid £170.45 or less annually in 1st Jan – 31st May 2024. Equivalent to £14.20 a month (and excludes the extra costs for paying monthly). If you complete a quote, more types of cover will be available, including up to £5 million of property owners’ liability insurance. These all have additional costs.
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Renting a detached house to a family
£200,001 to £250,000
Property owners’ liability
£38.34 /month
Renting out a large flat in a purpose built building
£300,001 to £350,000
Property owners’ liability
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83% of claims were settled in 2023.
The figure above is rounded across our range of products. “Settled” covers paid, declined or withdrawn. Our claims process may vary for different products and operates on a ‘claim by claim’ basis. Our specialist partner Sedgwick will pay the claims on behalf of the insurer. Reviewed on 24/04/2024.
Having landlords’ liability insurance through Simply Business has saved landlords thousands of pounds when the unexpected happened.
John (not his real name) received a claim from a solicitor acting on behalf of a postman, who’d broken his leg when a manhole cover gave way on his property. The landlords’ liability insurance added to his policy covered the compensation and legal costs billed to John, as the property owner.
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Covering the cost of third party injury
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Covering the cost of third party injury
Covering the cost of third party injury
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Whether you’re new to buying landlord insurance or you’ve been letting your property for a while, here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about liability insurance for property owners. You can also check out our landlord insurance FAQs.
Do I need property owners’ liability cover?Landlord liability insurance (also known as ‘property owners’ liability cover’) isn’t a legal requirement, but can sometimes be made mandatory by your mortgage provider or letting agency, if you use one. It’s also a pretty sensible cover to consider, as injury and damage claims can run into tens of thousands of pounds, depending on the severity of the accident, or the value of the property involved.
How much landlord liability insurance do I need?Remember, your cover level is the maximum amount an insurer will pay out for a claim. Property owners’ liability insurance claims can be very high, which is why our cover levels start at £2 million. You can select up to £5 million in cover if you need, and this will depend on your property, tenant, and overall risk profile.
Some commercial landlords will be required to take out a specific level of cover, often by their local authority. Check your obligations and our commercial landlord insurance options to find the cover that fits your situation.
How much is landlord insurance per month?This will depend on your specific circumstances, the type of property you’re renting out, your tenants and various other factors. Right now, our landlord policy prices start from £14.20 per month.
This price is for building and £2 million property owners’ liability insurance only – 10% of customers paid £170.45 or less annually in 1st Jan – 31st May 2024. Equivalent to £14.20 a month (and excludes the extra costs for paying monthly). If you complete a quote, more types of cover will be available, including up to £5 million of property owners’ liability insurance. These all have additional costs.
What is the difference between landlord insurance and home insurance?Home insurance is required when you want to insure the home you’re living in against accidental loss or damage.
Landlord insurance is different – it’s required when you own a property that you rent out to a third party, and don’t live in yourself. It covers different insurance risks from a home policy, taking into account the type of tenant you rent to and how long you’ve owned the property. It also allows you to insure the property and protect yourself against things like loss of rental income, and malicious damage caused by your tenants.
Do I need any other additional landlord covers?You can add a range of other important covers to your landlord insurance policy, all while keeping it simple with a single premium and a single renewal date. You might consider these covers:
If you’ve provided furniture and other contents for your tenants – maybe even a TV or art for the walls – your property is known as ‘furnished’, and protection is key for most landlords. You can buy contents insurance as part of your landlord insurance policy, just add it when completing your landlord insurance quote.
This content has been created for general information purposes. Make sure you have the right level of landlord insurance by checking your policy documentation for details. Read our full Terms and Conditions.
