Renters insurance is not a luxury – it’s a must-have. We require our residents to have $100,000 of personal liability coverage within 7 days of starting a lease. It will cover accidents and the home but not your stuff. Remember to list Invitation Homes as an Additional Interested Party on your policy.
You have 3 choices.
ResidentShield has policies that meet our personal liability requirements for insurance coverage.
You will get your personal property covered from a reliable company.
Covers injuries and damages to other people and their property. You must ask to add dog bite coverage.
Covers your property in case of fire, theft, vandalism, bad weather, etc.
If you don’t purchase a policy, you’ll be charged monthly for a Home Liability policy.
Your insurance coverage won’t include personal property.
Please call ResidentShield directly to request dog bite insurance with a $100,000 limit in coverage.
If you don’t purchase a policy, you’ll be automatically enrolled and charged monthly for a Home Liability policy on your account ledger.
Covers damage to the home
Could help pay medical bills if someone is injured at your home
No coverage for your personal property
If you have a dog, you must add $100,000 dog bite liability insurance
Use ResidentShield for your renters insurance and you’ll be pre-approved as a current or future resident. Plus, your policy will be automatically delivered to our leasing office, so you won’t have to send proof of insurance.
You are required to carry an active personal liability policy that includes a minimum of $100,000 in liability coverage - and $100,000 for dog bite liability insurance, if applicable - in accordance with your lease, from an insurance carrier with an AM Best rating of A-VII or better. Liability insurance does not cover your personal items - we strongly encourage you to purchase a renters insurance policy that includes coverage for your personal belongings.
For dog bite liability insurance, if your carrier excludes coverage for any dog at the residence, you must obtain a separate, stand-alone dog bite liability insurance policy with at least $100,000 in liability coverage for each excluded dog.
Residents must carry $100,000 for dog bite liability insurance, if applicable – in accordance with your lease. For dog bite liability insurance, if your carrier excludes coverage for any dog at the residence, you must obtain a separate, stand-alone dog bite liability insurance policy with at least $100,000 in liability coverage for each excluded dog.
Of course. While we suggest ResidentShield for your benefit, you are welcome to go with insurance carrier of your choice. Please make sure you send the declaration page to the compliance team at [email protected] . Don't forget to list Invitation Homes as an Additional Interested Party on your policy.
For proof of insurance, you must submit your renters insurance policy declaration page (or pages) that contain the following information to [email protected] :
Insured Name (the Resident's name)
Insured Address (including unit number, if applicable)
Insurance Carrier (or insurance agency) name and contact information
Policy Term (dates of coverage)
Liability limit equal to or greater than $100,000
Interested Party: Invitation Homes Inc., PO Box 3687, Coppell, TX 75019
If you submitted proof of renters insurance that fulfills all our requirements, but are still being charged for enrollment in the Home Liability policy, please email [email protected] . request for help through our Contact us page.
It’s your responsibility to have an active renters insurance policy during the entire lease term and to notify us of any changes to policy terms and conditions. Changes should be sent via email to our compliance team at [email protected] .
For proof of insurance, you must submit your renters insurance policy declaration page (or pages) that contain the following information to [email protected] :
Insured Name (the Resident's name)
Insured Address (including unit number, if applicable)
Insurance Carrier (or insurance agency) name and contact information
Policy Term (dates of coverage)
Liability limit equal to or greater than $100,000
Interested Party: Invitation Homes Inc., PO Box 3687, Coppell, TX 75019
You can easily contact ResidentShield at (800) 566-1186 or visit their website at ResidentShield.com/InvitationHomes . If you purchase coverage with ResidentShield, your policy will be automatically delivered to our leasing office, so you won’t have to send proof of insurance.
If the information you submitted to ResidentShield is returned, please contact ResidentShield directly for assistance.
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