Why Would A Landlord Require Renters Insurance? 
While I am not sure a landlord can require renters insurance asa condition for a lease , it is in his interests as well as your for such a policy to be in force . There is often a misconception that the Landlord is responsible for the tenants personal property located inside a rental unit . To reduce the confusion the landlord might be asking for you to carry a policy that clearly provides coverage for your personal property while located in his rented premisis . 