Rental Protection Insurance

Rental Protection Insurance for South African Landlords

Renting out a property can provide stable income, but it also exposes landlords to real risks. Tenants may stop paying rent, damage the property, refuse to vacate or create legal disputes.

RentalProtect helps landlords reduce these risks with rental protection insurance designed for residential rental properties in South Africa.

Rental risk cover can help with

  • Tenant rental default
  • Missed rental payments
  • Loss of rental income
  • Legal expenses

What Is Rental Protection Insurance?

Rental protection insurance is cover that helps protect landlords against common risks linked to renting out a property.

It can include protection for rental default, loss of rental income, legal expenses and other tenant-related risks, depending on the policy selected.

What Does Rental Protection Insurance Cover?

Cover may vary, but it can include:

  • Tenant rental default
  • Missed rental payments
  • Loss of rental income
  • Legal expenses
  • Eviction-related support
  • Tenant damage
  • Debt recovery assistance

Why Rental Protection Matters

A rental property is an investment. When rental income stops, your expenses usually continue.

Rental protection insurance helps landlords manage this risk more confidently.

  • Bond repayments
  • Rates and taxes
  • Levies
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Managing agent fees
  • Legal costs

Ideal For

Rental protection insurance may be useful for:

  • Private landlords
  • Buy-to-let investors
  • Property portfolio owners
  • Estate agents
  • Managing agents
  • Owners of flats, houses, apartments and townhouses

Protect Your Rental Property Investment

With RentalProtect, landlords can request cover designed around the risks of renting out residential property.