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How to Protect Your Short-term Rental Investment
What to Know About Insuring a Fixer-Upper Vacation Rental
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May 14, 2025
What to Know About Insuring a Fixer-Upper Vacation Rental
    May 14, 2025
    What to Know About Insuring a Fixer-Upper Vacation Rental

    Looking to turn a fixer-upper into a hit vacation rental? Learn the pitfalls of a remodel, and why vacation rental insurance is a must.
      Need to File a Vacation Rental Claim? Here’s How!
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      May 12, 2025
      Need to File a Vacation Rental Claim? Here’s How!
        May 12, 2025
        Need to File a Vacation Rental Claim? Here’s How!

        Filing a claim for your vacation rental property can be a confusing, stressful task. We guide your through the steps to file a claim.
          Should You Allow Fireworks At Your Rental Property?
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          May 08, 2025
          Should You Allow Fireworks At Your Rental Property?
            May 08, 2025
            Should You Allow Fireworks At Your Rental Property?

            Fireworks can create an eventful memory for your guests, but there are risks. Use these tips to weigh the risks of allowing them at your inn.
              Don’t Let Mold Dampen Your Vacation Rental Business
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              May 02, 2025
              Don’t Let Mold Dampen Your Vacation Rental Business
                May 02, 2025
                Don’t Let Mold Dampen Your Vacation Rental Business

                Mold is extremely common and very hard to remove. Prevent mold from stepping into your vacation rental property.
                  Prepare Your Rental Property from Flooding With These Tips
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                  April 30, 2025
                  Prepare Your Rental Property from Flooding With These Tips
                    April 30, 2025
                    Prepare Your Rental Property from Flooding With These Tips

                    Flooding can happen to nearly anyone’s vacation rental property. Use these tips to detect warning signs and prepare in the event of a flood.
                      How Premises Losses Can Result in Severe Costs for Your Rental Business
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                      April 28, 2025
                      How Premises Losses Can Result in Severe Costs for Your Rental Business
                        April 28, 2025
                        How Premises Losses Can Result in Severe Costs for Your Rental Business

                        Landlord liability is a detriment to your business. Here are common types and how landlord insurance can mitigate damages from premise losses.
                          Spring Maintenance Tips for Vacation Rentals
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                          April 22, 2025
                          Spring Maintenance Tips for Vacation Rentals
                            April 22, 2025
                            Spring Maintenance Tips for Vacation Rentals

                            Spring is in the air. Implement these safety tips to avoid costly repairs in the spring for your vacation rental property.
                              Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite . . . Your Guests!
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                              April 14, 2025
                              Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite . . . Your Guests!
                                April 14, 2025
                                Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite . . . Your Guests!

                                Bed bugs can be a nuisance to your vacation rental. Use these tips to help avoid them, and to learn what to do if your property is infested.
                                  What to Know About Insuring a Second Home
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                                  April 10, 2025
                                  What to Know About Insuring a Second Home
                                    April 10, 2025
                                    What to Know About Insuring a Second Home

                                    A second home (or vacation home) requires a different type of policy than your primary home. Learn how to adequately protect a second home.
                                      Liability Protection for When the Customer Isn’t Always Right
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                                      April 08, 2025
                                      Liability Protection for When the Customer Isn’t Always Right
                                        April 08, 2025
                                        Liability Protection for When the Customer Isn’t Always Right

                                        There’s a chance a guest will get injured at your property. Here’s what your vacation rental insurance may cover and risk mitigation tips.
                                          The Difference Between Short-Term and Long-Term Rental Insurance
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                                          April 04, 2025
                                          The Difference Between Short-Term and Long-Term Rental Insurance
                                            April 04, 2025
                                            The Difference Between Short-Term and Long-Term Rental Insurance

                                            We discuss the differences between short-term and long-term rental insurance, and what might best fit your current rental situation.
                                              Handling Demanding Guests at Your Vacation Rental Property
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                                              April 02, 2025
                                              Handling Demanding Guests at Your Vacation Rental Property
                                                April 02, 2025
                                                Handling Demanding Guests at Your Vacation Rental Property

                                                Here are strategies in dealing with challenging vacation rental guests, and to tips to ensure a 5-star rating.
                                                  New Property Insurance for Your Rental and More
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                                                  March 31, 2025
                                                  New Property Insurance for Your Rental and More
                                                    March 31, 2025
                                                    New Property Insurance for Your Rental and More

                                                    The CBIZ Property Insurance team is excited to share that we’ve expanded our solutions to include short and long-term rental, vacant, and second home insurance.
                                                      5 Common Risk Exposures for Vacation Rental Properties
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                                                      March 19, 2025
                                                      5 Common Risk Exposures for Vacation Rental Properties
                                                        March 19, 2025
                                                        5 Common Risk Exposures for Vacation Rental Properties

                                                        As a vacation rental owner, protecting your business is key. This loss control questionnaire can reduce damages from common risk exposures.
                                                          6 Insider Tips for New Short-Term Rental Owners
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                                                          March 17, 2025
                                                          6 Insider Tips for New Short-Term Rental Owners
                                                            March 17, 2025
                                                            6 Insider Tips for New Short-Term Rental Owners

                                                            Are you a short-term vacation rental owner? Here are six tips to turn your vacation rental property into a lucrative business.