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Landlord insurance WA cover options
Landlord insurance can be broken down into three types of cover:
Home insurance. Home insurance, or building/building-only cover, offers cover for your home and other fixtures on your property against damage from fires, storms, theft and vandalism. Cover usually provides additional protection against loss of rent due to damage rendering the property uninhabitable or damage to shared areas such as pools and gardens.
Contents insurance. Contents cover protects any of your household possessions and any other property you have on site against the same risks as home insurance. Additional options are usually available for communal items like pool equipment or outdoor furniture.
Home and contents insurance. Offering total protection for your property and everything inside, this is the most comprehensive level of cover available to landlords and includes optional cover for both rental default and damage or loss caused by tenants or their guests.
Finder survey: Do Australians from different states think home insurance is worth it?
Response
WA
VIC
SA
QLD
NSW
Yes
73.73%
68.94%
66.67%
69.26%
65.24%
I don't know
13.56%
12.97%
16%
12.99%
13.39%
No
12.71%
18.09%
17.33%
17.75%
21.37%
Source: Finder survey by Pure Profile of 1113 Australians, December 2023 Data for ACT, NT, TAS not shown due to insufficient sample size. Some other states may also be excluded for this reason.
What should my landlord insurance WA policy cover?
Every landlord faces slightly different risks but if you live in Western Australia, you most likely want to get cover for the following:
Storms and floods
The weather is particularly volatile in WA and global warming is increasing the number of storms and floods that occur in WA. Storm cover is included as standard with most landlord insurance policies but you'll generally need to pay extra to get flood cover included.
Fire
This can cover you if a tenant causes a fire and damages or destroys your property. It can also cover damage due to bushfires which are becoming increasingly common across WA.
Accidental damage
Some landlord insurance policies can cover you for accidental damage by tenants to your property and its belongings. This could be particularly helpful if your property is furnished.
Theft
This can cover you if your tenant steals from you. It can also pay for damage if someone else breaks into your property.
What additional benefits can landlord insurance in WA cover?
As well as the items listed above, you can often add these additional benefits to your landlord insurance:
Loss of rent. This can cover you if the tenant doesn't pay rent they owe you and leaves your building without giving the required notice, or is legally evicted.
Tax audit costs. If the ATO conducts an audit of your financial affairs, landlord insurance can cover the professional fees you incur to defend yourself.
Legal liability cover. If a tenant dies or suffers an injury at your property and someone sues you, legal liability can protect you.
Replacement of locks. If a tenant is evicted and doesn't hand over the keys, landlord insurance can cover the costs.
Removal of tenant's possessions. If you've made an insurance claim for loss of rent, some policies can cover the cost of removing the tenant's possessions from the property.
Who offers landlord insurance in WA?
Australian home insurance providers usually aren't state-specific, which means homeowners in Western Australia can access cover from an extensive range of trusted insurance brands, including the following:
While landlord insurance is virtually the same across the country, each state has slightly different rules. Here's what you need to know as a landlord in Western Australia:
Bond and advance rent. You can ask for a bond of up to four week's rent unless you rent the place for more than $1,200. If that's the case, there is no upper limit. You can also ask for two weeks advance rent.
Rent increases. You can increase the rent once every six months with a 60-day notice. In a fixed-term arrangement, this also needs to be stated in the agreement or else you'll need to wait until the agreement ends. Your first increase can't occur until at least six months after the tenancy starts.
Ending a tenancy. You must let your tenant know 30 days before a fixed lease ends. If it is a periodic lease, you need to give them a 60-day warning unless you have a valid reason (such as selling the house or tenant not paying rent), in which case you can shorten the notice.
Pets. As a landlord, you're in control, as tenants need your written permission if they want to keep a pet in your rental property. You're also allowed to charge a "pet bond" of up to $260.
Access for inspections. You're only allowed four inspections per year and you'll need to give a notice period of between 7 and 14 days before each one.
FAQs about landlord insurance in WA
No, it isn't mandatory to have landlord insurance in Western Australia; however, if anything happens, as the landlord, it's generally your responsibility to pay for the damage. You're also responsible for setting lease terms and collecting bond and rent for the property. Landlord insurance protects you against such financial burdens and provides you with legal liability cover when these things go wrong.
There's no legal requirement for a landlord to have in WA but if your property is furnished, it's worth getting both building and contents insurance.
Landlords insurance can cover you for loss or damage to your property and its contents. It can pay for damage caused by fires, storms, theft and vandalism. You can also get additional protection for loss of rent.
Gary Ross Hunter has over 6 years of expertise writing about insurance, including life, health, home, and car insurance. Having reviewed hundreds of product disclosure statements and published over 800 articles, he loves simplifying complex insurance topics for everyday readers. Gary has contributed to major outlets like Yahoo Finance, The Sydney Morning Herald, and news.com.au, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature from the University of Glasgow, along with a Tier 2 General Advice certification, ensuring his work adheres to ASIC’s RG146 standards. See full bio
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