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Landlord insurance

You can save up to 25% in discounts on landlord insurance.*

Choose your primary coverage to get started:

Commercial landlord insurance can help protect you from:

Property damage

Protects your rental property from covered events like fire, storms, and more — including accidental damage caused by tenants.**

Loss of Rental Income

Replaces lost rental income if your property becomes uninhabitable due to a covered claim, so your cash flow stays on track.

Legal defense

Liability & Legal Protection

Covers medical expenses and legal costs if a tenant or visitor is injured on your property and you’re found responsible.

Get Landlord insurance that’s fast, easy and affordable

ERGO NEXT specializes in small business insurance. Insurance for commercial and residential landlords can help protect you, your business and your employees from the cost of unexpected events.

ERGO NEXT makes it easy to:

  • Skip the wait: Check prices, get covered, and buy a tailored policy 100% online in about 10 minutes.
  • Manage 24/7: Access your policy anytime via web or our mobile app.
  • Instant proof: Get unlimited certificates of insurance (COI) immediately after purchase at no extra cost.
  • Cover what matters: Insure properties with a Total Insured Value (TIV) of up to $3M.
ERGO NEXT specializes in Landlord insurance
Landlord insurance — often referred to in the industry as Lessor’s Risk Only (LRO) or commercial landlord insurance — is designed for commercial lessors, property owners, and real estate investors. It is usually structured as a Business Owner's Policy (BOP) combining liability and property protection. Your coverage may include:
BOP Insurance (Business Owner’s Policy)

BOP Insurance (Business Owner’s Policy)

General Liability coverage plus Commercial Property coverage in one affordable package
A landlord BOP policy can do a lot. General Liability insurance can help protect you if a tenant or visitor gets injured, or if their property is damaged due to conditions you’re responsible for at your rental property. But Commercial Property insurance helps protect the building you rent out, including damage from covered events and even lost rental income while repairs are being made.

business owners policy can help you pay for:

Slip-and-fall injuries in common areas (bodily injury)
Damage you cause to a tenant’s or visitor’s property
Damage to your rental property from covered events
Lost rental income while your property is being repaired
Cyber liability insurance

Cyber liability insurance

To help protect sensitive tenant and business data
As a landlord, you may collect and store sensitive information like tenant applications, lease agreements and payment details. Cyber liability insurance can help you respond quickly to data breaches, cyberattacks or system disruptions, and it could help cover the costs of investigation, notification and legal defense.

cyber liability can help you pay for:

Data breaches
Cyber attacks
System failures

ERGO NEXT Insurance reviews

Affordable

I have new business, so my bottom line is very important. Next was able to provide the insurance I needed without breaking the bank! Thank you Next!

Kenneth B.

General Liability

Smooth easy process.

David C.

So Necessary for Business

Being in a 1st time needing insurance contractual business situation. Next made it easy for me to understand the whole process of being covered for business mishaps and to why I ne...

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Manager

Excellent

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Next was fast affordable and completely what I needed.

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Efficient and easy to claim

I recently contacted Next to make a claim on my liability policy for a breakage to a clients window. It was a quick and easy process using an online chat system and I received paym...

Jason M.

Cost effective small business insurance

The cost and ease of use were factors in choosing NEXT. COI at your fingertips. Not the name you would look for, but they are now.

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I liked your process

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Business Insurance

Great customer service, great prices!

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Just what we needed!

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How much does landlord insurance cost?

How much does landlord insurance cost?

Premiums for landlord insurance may be more affordable than you think. The exact price you’ll pay for your business liability insurance cost depends on a number of factors, including:

  • Your property’s value
  • Type of tenants and vacancy rate
  • Your business location.
  • Your number of employees.
  • Rental income
  • The coverage limits and deductible you choose.
  • Your insurance claims history.

The best way to know for sure what you’ll pay is to check our prices. In about 10 minutes you’ll see the exact cost of tailored coverage for your business.

How can landlord insurance help your business?

You may need landlord insurance to help your business:

  • Meet lender or lease requirements: Mortgage lenders often require proof of insurance to protect the property and reduce financial risk.
  • Protect your rental property: Property coverage helps protect the building you rent out from damage caused by covered events like fire, storms, or vandalism.
  • Safeguard your rental income: If your property becomes uninhabitable due to a covered loss, coverage can replace lost rental income while repairs are made.
  • Reduce liability risks: Liability coverage protects you if a tenant’s client or a visitor is injured in a common area and you’re held responsible.

 

Landlord insurance FAQ

If you don’t find the answers you need here, our licensed, U.S.-based insurance advisors are standing by to help.

Is landlord insurance the same as Lessor’s Risk Only (LRO)?

Yes. While everyday property owners usually call it landlord insurance, insurance agents and brokers often refer to it as Lessor’s Risk Only (LRO) or lessor insurance. No matter which term you use, ERGO NEXT provides the tailored liability coverage you need to protect your building and rental income.

What do I need to get an insurance quote online?

It takes about 10 minutes to get a business insurance quote online with ERGO NEXT. We’ll ask a few questions about your business — like what you do, your location, what type of events you sell at, how many people you employ and the vehicles you use for work. You’ll choose your options and see prices. If you like what you see, you can buy online and get a certificate of insurance (proof of insurance) on the spot.

How can I get a certificate of insurance (COI)?

Once you have a ERGO NEXT policy, you’ll have 24/7 access to proof of your insurance (also called a certificate of insurance, or COI) via web or app. Log in to your account, download your COI instantly or deliver it via email or text at no additional cost. Get unlimited certificates and add an additional insured as you need them.

How do you file an insurance claim with ERGO NEXT?

If you’re a policyholder, simply log in to your account and file a claim. We’ll contact you shortly to go over the details. Our support team is standing by to help.

More professions that are covered by NEXT

Real Estate Broker, Home Inspectors, Real Estate Appraisal, Estate Liquidator, Makerspace, Mortgage Broker, Property Management, Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Investor
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Issuance of coverage is subject to underwriting. Not available in all states. Please see the policy for full terms, conditions and exclusions. Coverage examples are for illustrative purposes only. Your policy documents govern, terms and exclusions apply. Coverage is dependent on actual facts and circumstances giving rise to a claim. Next Insurance, Inc. and/or its affiliates is an insurance agency licensed to sell certain insurance products and may receive compensation from insurance companies for such sales. Policy obligations are the sole responsibility of the issuing insurance company. Refer to Legal Notices section for additional information.

* To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts and policy start times apply to specific coverages only.

** Coverage examples are for illustrative purposes only. Your policy documents govern, terms and exclusions apply. Coverage is dependent on actual facts and circumstances giving rise to a claim.

Any starting prices or premiums represented before an actual customer quote are not guaranteed and are representations of existing premiums of active policies as of March 21, 2025. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only.