A Tucson family is facing costly repairs after 80 mph winds tore through their home last weekend.

If you lease a space, you’ve got fewer home-maintenance things to worry about than homeowners do. But renters and their personal property can be just as vulnerable to theft, damage and visitor injury.

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What renters insurance covers is fairly standard: Personal property: Personal property insurance is for items such as rugs, jewelry, electronics, furniture, dishes and pots and pans. It covers a ...