Fire Safety
Make sure the smoke alarms are active. Do not take them apart and keep them apart for cooking purposes
Make an escape plan-know the exits and how accesible they are
Be aware of Carbon Monoxide, the silent killer
Know how to handle bonfires, where they are legal, and the dangers associated with them
Inspect all exits and test them out
Causes and factors contributing to fire danger
Not paying attention to alerts (CSU and State)
Fire alarms are ignored
misuse of cooking appliances, not maintaining appliances
overloaded electrical circuits and misplaced extension cords
Renter's Insurance
It is a common error to think that renters are protected under the landlord's policy. Beware! You are responsible for your own personal belongings. That means you are responsible for potential theft, fire, flood, lightning, smoke, and personal injuries.
Is it expensive?
No, renter's insurance is cheap cheap cheap! The average price is $12/month.
What if a guest is injured in my place?
Most renter's insurance will cover legal fees.
What does it protect me from?
You will have to look at your individual policy, but it usually protects you from fire, smoke, injury lawsuits, floods, and so on...
To Get you Started - A brief guide to companies/individuals who provide renter's insurance in Fort Collins.