Month: October 2023

Condominium ownership in and around the Austin, TX area combines the benefits of owning a home with the convenience of shared amenities and communal living. Condo insurance is designed to provide that same coverage for condo owners in shared buildings or communities. While the condo association typically insures the exterior of the building and common areas, condo owners need their insurance to protect their units and personal belongings.

Key Components of Condo Insurance

• Interior Coverage: Condo insurance primarily covers the interior of your unit, including personal belongings, appliances, fixtures, and improvements you’ve made to the unit. This aspect is similar to a standard renters or homeowners insurance policy.
• Liability Protection: Condo insurance offers liability protection in case you’re responsible for damage to other units or common areas or if someone is injured in your unit.

Coverage for Structural Elements

Condo insurance often extends coverage to structural elements beyond your unit’s walls. These structural elements can include these coverages:

• Walls-In Coverage: This aspect of condo insurance typically covers the building’s structural elements from the interior walls of your unit. It provides plumbing, electrical wiring, built-in appliances, flooring, and fixtures. If damage occurs to these elements due to covered perils like fire, wind, or water damage, your condo insurance can help cover repair or replacement costs.
• Loss Assessment Coverage: In some cases, condo associations may pass on the cost of damage to common areas or shared structural elements to individual condo owners. Loss assessment coverage within your condo insurance policy can help cover your share of these costs, saving you from unexpected financial burdens and heartache.

Armadillo Insurance Agency Can Help You

At Armadillo Insurance Agency, we can help answer questions concerning condo insurance. We serve the Austin, TX area. Contact us today.