Improvements And Betterments Insurance

Definition of "Improvements and betterments insurance"

Tenant's modifications of leased space to fit his particular needs. Up to 10% of contents coverage inside the structure may be applied to insure against damage or destruction of improvements or betterments made by a tenant who does not carry coverage on the structure itself. For example, under the homeowners insurance policy, if the contents of an apartment are insured for $25,000, then $2500 would apply to cabinets that the tenant built into the kitchen.

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