Is It Legally Required?
Student tenant insurance is not legally required in Canada. However, many landlords and post-secondary institutions require proof of tenant insurance as a condition of your lease or residence agreement before you move in.
Why It's Worth Having Regardless
Even if your landlord or school doesn't require it, student tenant insurance provides important protection that's easy to overlook until something goes wrong:
Contents coverage — protects your laptop, phone, clothing, and other belongings from theft, fire, or water damage.
Personal liability — covers you if someone is injured in your space or if you accidentally damage someone else's property.
Additional living expenses — helps cover hotel or temporary accommodation costs if your unit becomes uninhabitable due to a covered loss.
Student life comes with enough unexpected costs. Tenant insurance is one of the most affordable ways to make sure a bad situation doesn't become a financial crisis.
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