Why Bergen County landlords need animal liability coverage
Bergen County rental property owners can be held liable when a tenant's animal injures someone on the premises — and standard landlord and dwelling-fire policies almost always exclude that exposure. Without dedicated coverage, the landlord is personally exposed to a bite or injury lawsuit involving an animal they don't even own.
What landlord animal liability insurance covers in Bergen County
- Tenant-Pet Bite Liability — bodily injury caused by a tenant's animal on the rental property.
- Property Damage Liability — damage caused by animals on the premises.
- Landlord-Named Protection — coverage that names the property owner, not just the tenant.
- Multi-Unit Options — coverage scaled to the number of units and animals present.
Getting the right coverage in Bergen County
The right policy depends on your units, the animals present, and the liability limit you need, and we size it to match rather than selling a one-size-fits-all package. As an independent agency, we compare multiple E&S carriers instead of pushing one company's product.
Working with a local Bergen County agent
Serving Hackensack, Fort Lee, Paramus and all of Bergen County, Kevin Brown Insurance Agency explains the coverage in plain language and places it correctly the first time.