A common query our Property Managers often hear from Landlords and Tenants is…
“What is accidental damage and how is this different to malicious damage, deliberate damage and/or wear and tear?”
From an insurance perspective, it is defined as per below:
Accidental Damage: An unexpected or sudden loss. This is generally something that is an accident and not … Read the full post »
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The frequency of property damage claims – both malicious and accidental – has surged by as much as 46 per cent in the past 12 months, according to a landlord insurance company.
“These figures challenge the stereotypes that exist in relation to rental property damage,” Terri Scheer Insurance manager Carolyn Majda said.
“There is a widely-held misconception that good tenants won’t cause damage. The figures show that this is far from true.”
The … Read the full post »
A common query we often hear from people including Landlords and Tenants is “What is accidental damage and how is this different to malicious damage, deliberate damage and/or Wear and Tear?”.
This is a great question!
In the marketplace, some Landlords have unrealistic expectations that their property will remain in exactly the same condition at the end of the lease … Read the full post »
Accidental Damage & Wear & Tear: Some landlords have unrealistic expectations that their property will remain in exactly the same condition at the end of the lease as when tenants first move in.
The reality is though, that wear and tear on a rental property will occur over time. Landlords should expect a level of wear and tear on their rental property while it is being tenanted.
It is important to understand … Read the full post »