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🏒 Washington DC · Apartment Building Insurance

Apartment Building Insurance
in Washington, D.C.

Property Β· General Liability Β· Loss of Rents β€” coverage built for Washington, D.C. apartment owners and real estate investors, backed by 20+ years of commercial insurance experience.

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Protecting D.C. Apartment Owners for 20+ Years

Secure Risk Partners is licensed in Washington, D.C. and specializes in insurance for apartment buildings, multi-family properties and real estate investors across the District β€” from Capitol Hill and Columbia Heights to Petworth, Shaw and the neighborhoods in between.

D.C. runs one of the strictest rental regimes in the country under the Rental Housing Act of 1985, with active rent stabilization and mandatory registration. A single liability claim or a fire that displaces tenants can put your rental income at risk. As an independent agency we shop Hartford, Travelers, Lloyd's of London, Hiscox, Progressive, Guard and more to package the property, liability and loss-of-rents coverage your building actually needs.

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58%+
of D.C. Households Rent
RHA 1985
Active Rent Control
RAD
Registration Required

D.C.'s Rental Housing Act of 1985 imposes active rent stabilization β€” one of the few true rent-control regimes in the country

Every unit must register with the Rental Accommodations Division (RAD) as controlled or exempt. D.C. also requires workers' compensation for every employer with even one employee.

Every Coverage D.C. Apartment Owners Need

We write all of these for Washington, D.C. apartment and multi-family owners β€” individually or as a complete package.

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Property Insurance

Building, roof, common areas and owned contents at replacement cost β€” the core of every apartment policy.

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Loss of Rents

Replaces the rental income you lose when a covered fire or other loss makes units uninhabitable while you rebuild.

⚠️ Older BuildingsπŸ“œ

Building Ordinance & Law

Much of D.C.'s rental stock predates current codes. This covers the extra cost to rebuild to today's standards after a covered loss β€” critical for older row-house and pre-war buildings.

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General Liability

Slip-and-falls, tenant and visitor injuries, and third-party property damage claims on your premises.

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Equipment Breakdown

Boilers, HVAC, elevators and electrical systems β€” common failure points in D.C.'s older apartment buildings.

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Umbrella / Excess Liability

Extra limits above your GL β€” often required by lenders on financed multi-family properties.

We Know D.C. We Know Your Risk.

Independent agency. 6 carriers compared. Licensed in Washington, D.C. and 6 other states.

Hartford
Travelers
Lloyd's of London
Hiscox
Progressive
Guard

Washington, D.C. Apartment Building Insurance FAQ

What does apartment building insurance cover in Washington, D.C.?
A typical D.C. apartment policy packages property coverage on the building and common areas, general liability for tenant and visitor injuries, and loss-of-rents coverage that replaces income while a damaged building is repaired. For D.C.'s older housing stock, building ordinance and law coverage is especially important. We tailor limits to your specific property.
Does D.C. have rent control on apartments?
Yes. D.C. is one of the few U.S. jurisdictions with active rent control, called rent stabilization, under the Rental Housing Act of 1985. Covered units face an annual increase cap (CPI plus 2%, published each rent-control year) and every unit must be registered with the Rental Accommodations Division as controlled or exempt. Buildings first occupied after 1975 and certain small owners may qualify for exemption.
Is loss-of-rents coverage worth it for a D.C. apartment?
For most owners, yes. If a fire or covered loss forces tenants out, you stop collecting rent but still owe the mortgage. Loss-of-rents (business income) coverage replaces that rental income during the rebuild β€” often the difference between weathering a loss and defaulting.
Why does building ordinance coverage matter so much in D.C.?
Much of D.C.'s rental stock is older row houses and pre-war buildings built long before current codes. After a major loss, you may be required to rebuild to today's standards, which costs more than the original structure. Ordinance and law coverage pays that gap β€” without it, you can be left significantly underinsured.
Do I need workers' compensation for my D.C. apartment building?
Yes. Washington, D.C. requires workers' compensation for every employer with even one employee, including on-site managers, leasing agents and maintenance staff. We place competitive workers' comp for apartment owners alongside your property and liability package.
Can you insure older or larger apartment buildings in D.C.?
Yes. D.C.'s older and larger buildings are exactly where we add value β€” we work with specialty carriers including Lloyd's of London for pre-war construction and properties other carriers decline. Call us to discuss your building.

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