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If you own a condo near Texas Christian University, you need your own condo policy for your unit, even if the association carries master insurance for common areas. In Texas, condo owners should check the association’s master policy first, then buy coverage for the interior of the unit and other personal protections the master policy doesn’t cover.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
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- Get the condo association’s master policy and rules.
- Buy a condo unit policy for your belongings, liability, and interior coverage.
- Review deductibles, dollar limits, and replacement cost terms.
- Ask about endorsements for sewer backup, foundation or slab damage, and code upgrades.
- Compare Texas policy options before you choose.
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For a condo, the association’s fees usually include master insurance for the building’s common areas, but you still need your own insurance for your unit. Texas Department of Insurance says to read your policy or talk to your agent to know the exact coverages, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says condo ownership is more complicated because the association’s master insurance usually covers common areas, not your unit.
- Ask for the association’s master policy and condo rules before you buy.
- Make sure your own policy covers the parts of the unit the master policy does not.
- Do not assume the association policy protects your belongings or personal liability.
What your own policy should cover
A condo unit-owner policy, often called HO-6, is built for condo owners and should cover your personal belongings, your interior unit coverage, personal liability, and loss of use if the condo becomes unlivable after a covered event. Texas Department of Insurance also says some extra protection may be worth adding, such as sewer or drain backup, foundation or slab damage, and extra construction costs to meet local building codes.
- Choose replacement cost coverage if you want items repaired or replaced at current prices.
- Check your deductible and dollar limits on the declarations page.
- Ask whether endorsements are needed for electronics, sewer backup, or code-upgrade costs.
Texas-specific shopping step
Texas has a competitive homeowners market, and the Texas Department of Insurance points shoppers to rate comparison and shopping tools. For a condo owner, the practical next step is to compare condo policies after you confirm what the master policy covers and whether any interior unit coverage is already included there.
- Use the Texas Department of Insurance tools to compare policies and filings.
- Confirm wind, hail, and any other exclusions before binding coverage.
- Keep receipts for repairs and replaced items in case you file a claim.
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