Proof of Renters Insurance

[Brady Boyer]

I am now requiring all tenants to get renters insurance. I requested proof of insurance from a tenant and they gave me a policy number (no copy of the policy or anything). Do others require a copy of the actual policy? How could I even verify this policy number?

Also does anyone periodically check to make sure tenants are maintaining their policy? If I were to make them add me as a beneficiary to there policy would I be notified when/if they cancelled their policy?

Thanks,

-Brady