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What is
Property Owners Liability Insurance
?
If you own a commercial investment property, then regardless of whether the property is freehold or part of a strata unit complex, you have some unique liabilities you need to protect. Property Owners Liability insurance protects you against the key risks associated with someone being injured at your premises, or their property being damaged.
Regardless of whether your tenant has public liability – if someone is injured on your property you can bet the no-win-no-fee lawyers are going to try and send a notice to everyone they can. So, whether the injury is your fault or not, you will have to defend yourself in court which can be extremely costly.
In a strata unit, you might think the body corporate policy will protect you – as it has public liability too. But this cover only extends to common areas; if a member of the public trips over on the step inside your unit, only a property owner liability insurance policy will protect you.
Policy features of
Property Owners Liability Insurance
can include:
What Can Be Covered
Accidental, malicious damage and perils (eg. fire)
Loss of rent
Injury to third parties
Damaged glass or signage
Landlord legal liability
Machinery breakdown
Tax audit
What Cannot Be
Flood, unless requested
Tenant default
Deterioration (wear& tear)
Neglect, lack of maintenance
Properties vacant for continuous periods (varies by insurer)
Property Owners Liability Insurance
Claim Example
Rose ran her consulting business out of a commercial strata unit she had purchased through her self-managed super fund. Rose spoke to her broker who explained that even though Rose thought of herself as the owner, her super fund was actually a different entity with different liability risks and needed to be protected separately.
For the sake of a few hundred dollars, Rose was glad she accepted the advice and set up a policy for the super fund after a client of hers tripped over while visiting her office. While the client seemed fine at the time, Rose was shocked to receive a Personal Injury Proceedings Act notice 5 months later with a claim for $85,000 including mental anguish. The PIPA notice was served on her twice, once to her business, and the second notice was served to her accountant as the contact for her super fund which the opposing lawyer had found on the land titles registry.
When she lodged her two claims, Rose’s broker explained this was very common, as lawyers would use a “scatter gun” approach to name everyone they could – hoping that multiple insurers would settle to get them a decent win. If Rose hadn’t had the second policy, her super fund would have had to engage a solicitor to fight the claim and potentially pay out more in damages if she lost.
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Answering your most asked questions.
Public liability insurance covers injury or damage from business activities on the property; property owners' liability insurance covers landlord negligence claims. Protect your assets from legal liabilities with our tailored liability insurance.
They're related but not the same; public liability is for business activities, property owners' liability is for property management incidents. Ensure you have the right liability coverage for your property with our expert advice.
It's not legally required for all, but it's advisable to protect against liabilities, especially for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) owning commercial properties. Mitigate risks with our comprehensive property owners' liability insurance.
All commercial property owners need it to protect their interests. Policies are affordable, costing between $400-800 per annum. Secure your property with affordable and comprehensive liability insurance.
Costs range from $400-800 per year. We can compare over 18 insurers to get you the best coverage at a great price. Let us find you the best-priced liability insurance for your property.
Covers legal costs and damages for third-party injuries or property damage related to your property ownership. Ensure you're fully protected with a comprehensive liability policy.
Excludes intentional damage or contractual liabilities. Policies vary, so it's crucial to understand the specifics. Discuss your coverage needs with us to find the right policy.