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Lessor’s Risk Insurance

Protecting Commercial Property Owners From TenantRelated Liability

Commercial landlords face unique exposures every day. When you lease space to tenants, you’re responsible for maintaining a safe environment — and you can be held liable for injuries or property damage that occur on the premises. Lessor’s Risk Insurance from Vanguard Insurance provides the protection you need to safeguard your building, your income, and your longterm investment.

Lessor’s Risk Only (LRO) coverage is designed specifically for building owners who lease at least part of their property to commercial tenants. It protects you when a tenant — or even a tenant’s customer — files a claim for bodily injury or property damage arising from your building.

🛡 What Lessor’s Risk Insurance Covers

Lessor’s Risk Insurance provides broad protection for commercial landlords, including:

Tenantcaused property damage, including fire damage from tenant operations
Bodily injury claims from tenants or customers due to unsafe building conditions (e.g., poor lighting, damaged floors, icy walkways)
Weatherrelated damage such as wind or hail
Vandalism, theft, and malicious mischief
Automobile impact damage to the building
Burst pipes and certain waterrelated losses

This coverage helps pay legal expenses, settlements, and medical costs when a tenant or visitor is injured or their property is damaged.

❌ What Lessor’s Risk Insurance Does Not Cover

Lessor’s Risk Insurance is liabilityfocused. It does not cover:

Damage to the building itself (covered under Commercial Property Insurance)
Mechanical or equipment breakdown (covered under Boiler & Machinery / Equipment Breakdown)
Errors in property management (covered under Property Management E&O)
Vehicles owned by the landlord (covered under Commercial Auto)
Employee injuries (covered under Workers’ Compensation)

Most commercial landlords bundle LRO with commercial property, equipment breakdown, and umbrella coverage for complete protection.

🏬 Who Needs Lessor’s Risk Insurance?

Lessor’s Risk Insurance is essential for owners of:

Office buildings
Retail centers
Warehouses
Mixeduse commercial buildings
Apartment buildings with commercial tenants
Any property leased to one or more businesses

If tenants or their customers regularly occupy your building, you face liability exposure — and LRO coverage helps protect your investment.

🧾 Optional AddOns for Complete Protection

Many landlords enhance their LRO policy with additional coverage:

Commercial Property Insurance — protects the building structure, roof, mechanical systems, and tenant improvements from fire, wind, hail, theft, and certain water damage
Business Interruption / Loss of Rents — replaces rental income lost during repairs after a covered loss
Equipment Breakdown — covers boilers, HVAC, electrical systems, elevators, and other critical building equipment
Umbrella / Excess Liability — adds higher limits above LRO and general liability for catastrophic losses

💼 Why Choose Vanguard Insurance?

Vanguard Insurance provides tailored solutions for commercial landlords, ensuring your building — and your business — stay protected. You benefit from: