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Rent loss rider pays when insured peril or tenant default triggers vacancy — typical 6–12 month sub-limit. I add rider to shop/office policy and document lease + rent receipts for claims.
Rent loss is an add-on — standard fire policy excludes income loss
Returning NRIs letting commercial shop or office need rent loss rider — base fire policy covers structure not lost rent during repair.
Tenant default cover needs registered lease, rent receipts, and legal notice trail — moral hazard exclusions apply.
Sub-limit often 6–12 months gross rent — align with actual lease rent not market estimate.
Landlord tax: rental income guide.
Rent loss cover types
| Trigger | Waiting period | Typical sub-limit |
|---|---|---|
| Fire / flood damage | 15–30 days | 12 months rent |
| Tenant default | 60–90 days | 6 months rent |
| Government acquisition | Nil | Policy specific |
| Earthquake (EQ rider) | 30 days | With EQ add-on |
| Residential let-out | Often excluded | Commercial focus |
Rent loss rider sequence
Declare rent
Monthly rent + escalation on proposal form.
Attach lease
Registered lease copy to insurer.
Add rider
Commercial package policy endorsement.
Tenant KYC
Insurer may ask tenant business profile.
Claim prep
Rent ledger + notice format template on file.
Claim flow
Rent loss rider kit
- Registered lease.
- Rent receipts.
- Policy schedule.
- Tenant notice draft.
- Bank rent credit stmt.
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Rent loss payout is insurance claim — separate from tenant TDS on rent.
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Residential flat?
Few insurers offer residential rent loss — commercial focus.
COVID-style void?
Pandemic exclusions unless specific business interruption rider.
NRI landlord abroad?
POA holder can file claim with lease + receipts.
Partial rent default?
Pro-rata per policy — full default easier to prove.
Combine with burglary?
Separate sections — rent loss needs vacancy trigger.
New tenant during claim?
Payout stops at re-let date per policy wording.
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