Should You Have a Home Warranty on a Rental Property?


With nearly 40% of the U.S. population being renters, smart landlords understand the importance of having a quality and dependable home warranty plan in place.

Whether you live in the home or you have a tenant, protecting your home systems, appliances, and extras – like pools and spas, is a great way to ensure that any unexpected breakdowns won’t leave you in a bind come repair time.

That’s why at Simplicity Protection, we’re here to educate landlords about the benefits of having a rental home warranty plan in place, giving the assurance you need that your tenants and your wallet will be taken care of in the event of an unexpected breakdown.

To learn more about home warranty protection for rental properties, keep reading. We’re covering what a home warranty actually is, whether it’s worth it, and the home warranty plan options for landlords.

What is a Home Warranty?

Let’s start with understanding what a home warranty is.

A home warranty is designed to protect home appliances and systems within a home against unexpected breakdowns. When protected by a home warranty, the cost of replacing or repairing unexpected damage can be dramatically reduced, saving time, money, and stress.

Additionally, some home warranty plans offer premium coverage options like pool and spa, giving homeowners and landlords extra protection  against unexpected, covered damage.

Cost of repairs saved by buying home warranty

Can You Have a Home Warranty Plan on a Rental Property?

Short answer: yes! Whether you own your home and reside there yourself or you’re renting it out, you’ll still get the same, high-quality, reliable coverage on your most-used appliances, systems, and extras.

Having a home warranty plan in place is a great way to assure future renters that unexpected breakdowns will be taken care of efficiently. Rental properties typically don’t come with the most up-to-date appliances, so having a protection plan in place to protect any covered appliances is a great incentive for renters to choose your property.

For even more information on our home warranty plans, check out our FAQ page which has all the most commonly asked questions, answered!

Simplicity Home Warranty Protection Plans

At Simplicity, we have a variety of home warranty plan options that cover both appliances and home systems. Our three individual plans have been expertly designed to work around a multitude of coverage option needs for homes large and small.

Our Essential plan covers a wide range of mission-critical systems responsible for the smooth functioning of your home, including heating & cooling systems, plumbing & electrical, and a water heater.

Our Standard plan covers everything in the Essential plan plus major home appliances that you use every day, such as your kitchen refrigerator, oven, built-in dishwasher, washer & dryer, garbage disposal, and more!

And finally, our Premium plan is our most popular and comprehensive coverage option – not only does it cover everything in the Essential and Standard plans, but it also covers other household items like second AC and heating units, second refrigerators, garage door openers, and more.

Have a pool or spa? All three of our plans come with the option to add on pool and spa coverage.

Get a Quote Today

Whether you’re a new homeowner or you have been looking to protect your current home’s systems and appliances, the team at Simplicity Protection is here to help with hassle-free claims, award-winning service, and dependable coverage options you can count on.

If you’re ready to protect your pool, it’s time to choose your Simplicity Protection home warranty plan today!

For more than 45 years, Simplicity Protection has been the company for providing dependable coverage, hassle-free claims, and award-winning service for our customers. Our expert team is here to help you find the coverage option you need at a price you can afford.