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[–] _number8_ 118 points 2 years ago (25 children)

it is FUCKING INSANE that apartments get to ask for all sorts of invasive shit like this and that's just fine. yeah god forbid you take on any risk, we're only committing to fucking thousands a month, fuck you.

[–] aesthelete 16 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (22 children)

Nowadays too they often require renter's insurance so they can get money from the insurance company if you leave too many peasant droppings on the floor during your stay.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (18 children)

Naw, tenants insurance is entirely reasonable in my book. That's not meant for small things. That's meant for huge disasters like if you cause a fire that burns down the entire building. The liability insurance is the only part they usually care about. Fortunately, it's usually relatively cheap, too.

If you didn't have insurance, they'd just need more insurance themselves and they'll pass that buck on to you. At least with renters insurance, you can get some coverage for your personal belongings, too.

[–] crashoverride 2 points 2 years ago

I don't think so, when the water line broke in my apartment, my renters only covered my stuff. That's what they have insurance for

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