Living in a condo in Wilkes-Barre, PA comes with many advantages; amenities like a clubhouse, pool and/or hot tub, playground, landscaping, and nearby neighbors, to name just a few. While these extras are paid for by your condo due and protected by the condo association, it’s also important to protect what’s inside your condo, like your furniture and other valuable items. If you’re considering whether you need condo insurance, the answer is "yes". Read on to learn a few reasons why.

Protect Your Condo from Theft

Property crime in the United States happens frequently. In fact, according to a report by Homeland Security, there were an estimated 7,694,086 property crimes in 2017, many of which were burglaries. If someone were to burglarize your condo, you would need condo insurance to submit a claim and recoup your financial loss after your deductible. 

Protect Your Condo from Fire

Condos are close together so if your neighbor were to accidentally start a fire, it could easily spread to your unit. There is also the chance that a fire could start in your own condo. If either scenario were to happen, only the outside of the condo would be covered without your own condo insurance policy. In order to protect your valuables, you need your own policy.

Protect the Rest

To protect your plumbing, appliances, and electrical wiring, as well as any liability cases you will also need to secure the right condo insurance policy. Considering you own your condo, it’s just like a house and everything in it and whatever happens there is your responsibility. 

To learn more about protecting your condo in Wilkes-Barre, PA, contact The Shay Agency serving this area. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will answer all your questions and concerns, determine what you want to be covered, and then help you find the right policy at the right price by comparing quotes. You can contact The Shay Agency today at 570-704-0074.