{"id":235,"date":"2026-10-31T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hbiainsurance.com\/blog\/?p=235"},"modified":"2026-10-28T04:11:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:11:06","slug":"does-renters-insurance-cover-the-garage-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hbiainsurance.com\/blog\/does-renters-insurance-cover-the-garage-too\/","title":{"rendered":"Does renters insurance cover the garage too?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to the topic of renters insurance, most people think about electronics, clothes and keepsakes. However, plenty of renters have garages, be it in an apartment complex or a house they are renting.<\/p>\n<p>What happens if something goes wrong with the garage?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Will renters insurance cover it?<\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s the inside scoop from the Hyman Brown Insurance Agency Inc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Garages and Renters Insurance<\/h2>\n<p>If you rent a house, apartment or other space with a garage, be aware that the garage is not a component of the main dwelling. Renters insurance applies to the main dwelling yet some policies also extend outward.<\/p>\n<p>Read through the small print of your renters insurance policy and you might find it covers a garage that you rent if it is on the same property as the apartment, home, condo, duplex, etc. in Commerce, Ga.<\/p>\n<h2>What About a Car in a Garage?<\/h2>\n<p>If your car is damaged in the garage that you rent, be aware that your auto insurance policy will be applicable. If the content in question is damaged by theft or fire and that content is not an automobile, there&rsquo;s a chance renters insurance will apply.<\/p>\n<p>The moral of the story is to provide all details about the rented garage to your insurer before taking out the policy. Be honest about whether the garage is connected to the main dwelling or detached and you&rsquo;ll make an informed decision based on insurer feedback.<\/p>\n<h2>Call the Hyman Brown Insurance Agency Inc. Today<\/h2>\n<p>Are you a renter looking to insure your valuables? If so, dial 706-335-3900 to learn more about our coverages for renters. We serve the entirety of the greater Commerce, GA area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to the topic of renters insurance, most people think about electronics, clothes and keepsakes. However, plenty of renters have garages, be it in an apartment complex or a house they are renting. 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