Dearborn does not mandate a specific STR liability policy, but hosts should carry commercial short-term rental coverage, as standard homeowner policies typically exclude business rentals.
Dearborn does not have a municipal insurance mandate specific to short-term rentals, but practical and contractual requirements apply. Standard homeowner insurance (HO-3) typically excludes claims arising from business or commercial short-term rental activity; hosts should obtain a commercial short-term rental endorsement, a dwelling-rental (DP-3) policy, or a specialty STR carrier (such as Proper Insurance or Safely). Platforms like Airbnb provide AirCover with up to 1 million dollars in host liability, and VRBO offers a similar liability program, but these are secondary to a host policy and contain exclusions. Mortgage servicers and HOAs may require proof of rental coverage. Minimum recommended liability limits are 1 million dollars per occurrence. Flood and sewer backup coverage are additional endorsements worth considering given the Rouge River watershed in Dearborn.
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