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located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [TENANT NAME] (the \"Tenant\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES Landlord leases to Tenant the premises located at [address], [city], [state], and described more particularly as follows: [insert legal description]. GRANT OF LEASE Landlord, in consideration of the rents to be paid and the covenants and agreements to be performed and observed by the Tenant, does hereby lease to the Tenant and the Tenant does hereby lease and take from the Landlord the property described in Exhibit \"A\" attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof (the \"Leased Premises\"), together with, as part of the parcel, all improvements located thereon. LEASE TERM Total Term of Lease: The term of this Lease shall begin on the commencement date, as defined in Section b) of this Article 3, and shall terminate on [DATE]. Commencement Date: The \"Commencement Date\" shall mean the date on which the Tenant shall commence to conduct business on the Leased Premised, so long as such date is not in excess of [NUMBER] days subsequent to execution hereof. EXTENSIONS The parties hereto may elect to extend this Agreement upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon in writing and signed by the parties at the time of any such extension. DETERMINATION OF RENT The Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord and the Landlord agrees to accept, during the term hereof, at such place as the Landlord shall from time to time direct by notice to the Tenant, rent at the following rates and times: Annual Rent: Annual rent for the term of the Lease shall be [AMOUNT], plus applicable sales tax. Payment of Yearly Rent: The annual rent shall be payable in advance in equal monthly installments of one-twelfth (1/12th) of the total yearly rent, which shall be [AMOUNT], on the first day of each and every calendar month during the term hereof, and prorata for the fractional portion of any month, except that on the first day of the calendar month immediately following the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall also pay to the Landlord rent at the said rate for any portion of the preceding calendar month included in the term of this Lease. Reference to yearly rent hereunder shall not be implied or construed to the effect that this Lease or the obligation to pay rent hereunder is from year to year, or for any term shorter than the existing Lease term, plus any extensions as may be agreed upon. A late fee in the amount of [AMOUNT] shall be assessed if payment is not postmarked or received by Landlord on or before the tenth day of each month. USE OF PROPERTY BY TENANT The Leased Premises may be occupied and used by Tenant exclusively as a [DESCRIBE], to be known as a [DESCRIBE]. Nothing herein shall give Tenant the right to use the property for any other purpose or to sublease, assign, or license the use of the property to any Sub-Tenant, assignee, or licensee, which or who shall use the property for any other use. RESTRICTIONS ON USE Tenant shall not use the demised premises in any manner that will increase risks covered by insurance on the demised premises and result in an increase in the rate of insurance or a cancellation of any insurance policy, even if such use may be in furtherance of Tenant's business purposes. Tenant shall not keep, use, or sell anything prohibited by any policy of fire insurance covering the demised premises, and shall comply with all requirements of the insurers applicable to the demised premises necessary to keep in force the fire and liability insurance. WASTE, NUISANCE, OR UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY Tenant shall not allow any waste or nuisance on the demised premises, or use or allow the demised premises to be used for any unlawful purpose. DELAY IN DELIVERING POSSESSION This lease agreement shall not be rendered void or voidable by the inability of Landlord to deliver possession to Tenant on the date set forth in Section 3. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant for any loss or damage suffered by reason of such a delay; provided, however, that Landlord does deliver possession no later than [date]. In the event of a delay in delivering possession, the rent for the period of such delay will be deducted from the total rent due under this lease agreement. No extension of this lease agreement shall result from a delay in delivering possession. SECURITY DEPOSIT The Tenant has deposited with the Landlord the sum of [AMOUNT] as security for the full and faithful performance by the Tenant of all the terms of this lease required to be performed by the Tenant. Such sum shall be returned to the Tenant after the expiration of this lease, provided the Tenant has fully and faithfully carried out all of its terms. In the event of a bona fide sale of the property of which the leased premises are a part, the Landlord shall have the right to transfer the security to the purchaser to be held under the terms of this lease, and the Landlord shall be released from all liability for the return of such security to the Tenant. TAXES Property Taxes: The Tenant shall be liable for all taxes levied against any leasehold interest of the Tenant or personal property and trade fixtures owned or placed by the Tenant in the Leased Premises. Real Estate Taxes: During the continuance of this lease Landlord shall deliver to Tenant a copy of any real estate taxes and assessments against the Leased Property. From and after the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall pay to Landlord not later than [NUMBER] days after the day on which the same may become initially due, all real estate taxes and assessments applicable to the Leased Premises, together with any interest and penalties lawfully imposed thereon as a result of Tenant's late payment thereof, which shall be levied upon the Leased Premises during the term of this Lease. Contest of Taxes: The Tenant, at its own cost and expense, may, if it shall in good faith so desire, contest by appropriate proceedings the amount of any personal or real property tax. The Tenant may, if it shall so desire, endeavor at any time or times, by appropriate proceedings, to obtain a reduction in the assessed valuation of the Leased Premises for tax purposes. In any such event, if the Landlord agrees, at the request of the Tenant, to join with the Tenant at Tenant's expense in said proceedings and the Landlord agrees to sign and deliver such papers and instruments as may be necessary to prosecute such proceedings, the Tenant shall have the right to contest the amount of any such tax and the Tenant shall have the right to withhold payment of any such tax, if the statute under which the Tenant is contesting such tax so permits. Payment of Ordinary Assessments: The Tenant shall pay all assessments, ordinary and extraordinary, attributable to or against the Leased Premises not later than [NUMBER] days after the day on which the same became initially due. The Tenant may take the benefit of any law allowing assessments to be paid in installments and in such event the Tenant shall only be liable for such installments of assessments due during the term hereof. 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NOW, THEREFORE THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS: CONSENT TO SUBLEASE The Landlord hereby consents the Tenant's Sublease of the Lease to the Subtenant on the terms of the Sublease of the Lease, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit B (the \"Sublease\"). The Landlord's consent to the Sublease does not constitute consent to any subsequent subleases or assignments of the Property. The Tenant shall provide the Landlord with a fully executed copy of the Sublease promptly after it is signed. CONTINUING LIABILITY OF TENANT The Tenant acknowledges that: It remains primarily liable for, and is not released from, the performance of all terms of the Lease, notwithstanding the Landlord's consent to the Sublease or any breach committed by the Subtenant under the Sublease, and The Landlord may pursue any remedies available if the Tenant breaches the Lease, without regard to the performance by the Subtenant of the terms of the Sublease. The Tenant shall be responsible for the collection of all Rent due it from the Subtenant, and for the performance of all the other terms and conditions of the Sublease. CONTINUING EFFECTIVENESS OF LEASE All other terms of the Lease remain in full force and effect, including the prohibition against further assignments and subleases without the Landlord's express written consent. MONTHLY BASIC RENT The Rent due from the Subtenant under the Sublease is not greater than the Rent due from the Tenant under the Lease. The Subtenant must pay monthly Rent of [MONTHLY RENT DUE], payable by [METHOD OF PAYMENT] on the [DAY OF MONTH] of each month as of [START DATE] until [END DATE]. SUBLEASE SUBORDINATE TO THE LEASE The Sublease is subject and subordinate to the Lease. Neither the Tenant nor the Subtenant may do or permit anything to be done in connection with the Sublease or the Subtenant's occupancy of the Property that would violate the Lease. SUBLEASE AGREEMENT The Tenant and the Subtenant hereby represent that a true and complete copy of the Sublease is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B, and the Tenant and the Subtenant agree that the Sublease shall not be modified without the Landlord's prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. REPRESENTATIONS The Landlord hereby represents and warrants, as of the date hereof, that (i) the Landlord has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement, (ii) the Lease is in full force and effect, (iii) to the best of the Landlord's knowledge, the Tenant is not in default thereunder; and (iv) the Landlord has received no notice that it is in default under the Lease nor has the Landlord any knowledge of the existence of any condition or the occurrence of any event, which, if not acted on in a timely fashion, would result in the Tenant's default under the Lease. NO TRANSFER The Subtenant shall not further sublease the Sublet Premises, assign its interest as the Subtenant under the Sublease or otherwise transfer its interest in the Sublet Premises or the Sublease to any person or entity. 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As per the terms of our lease agreement, I am providing you with the required notice period of [NUMBER OF DAYS, TYPICALLY 30 OR 60 DAYS], and my lease will be terminated on [TERMINATION DATE], which is [DATE NOTICE PERIOD ENDS, TYPICALLY 30 OR 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE LETTER]. The lease for the aforementioned property was initiated on [LEASE START DATE], and the initial lease term was set to expire on [ORIGINAL LEASE END DATE]. I am terminating the lease agreement as of the aforementioned Termination Date. 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Download in Word, edit online, export as PDF. Free Word and PDF download.","request to include landlord in tenant liability insurance",[182,183,184,185,186,187,188],"additional insured request letter template","landlord additional insured letter","tenant liability insurance additional insured","landlord insurance request letter","additional insured endorsement request","commercial lease insurance request letter","tenant insurance landlord coverage letter",{"name":190,"credential":191,"reviewed_date":192},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":194,"legal_review_recommended":175,"signature_required":175},"easy",{"what_it_is":196,"when_you_need_it":197,"whats_inside":198},"A Request to Include Landlord in Tenant's Liability Insurance is a formal business letter a tenant sends to their insurance provider asking that the landlord be added as an additional insured on the tenant's commercial general liability policy. This free Word download gives you a ready-to-edit template you can complete in minutes and export as PDF to forward to your insurer or broker.\n","Use it when your lease agreement requires you to name the landlord as an additional insured, when a landlord requests proof of coverage before granting access or approving a sublease, or when renewing a policy and needing to reinstate the landlord's additional insured status.\n","Tenant and landlord identification, the specific policy details and coverage requested, the legal basis referencing the lease clause, a clear action request to the insurer, and a professional closing with contact information for follow-up.\n",[200,204,208,212,216,220],{"title":201,"use_case":202,"icon_asset_id":203},"Commercial tenants","Fulfilling lease obligations requiring the landlord be named as additional insured","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"Retail store operators","Adding the property owner to liability 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a third party — such as the landlord — to recover costs after paying a claim, often required alongside additional insured status.",[279,284,289,294,299,304,309,314,319],{"name":280,"plain_english":281,"sample_language":282,"common_mistake":283},"Sender and recipient identification","Identifies the tenant sending the letter, their company name and address, and the insurance company or broker receiving the request.","[TENANT COMPANY NAME] | [ADDRESS] | [DATE] | To: [INSURER / BROKER NAME], [ADDRESS]","Sending the letter to the wrong contact — addressing it to claims or billing instead of the policy services or endorsements department causes days of delay.",{"name":285,"plain_english":286,"sample_language":287,"common_mistake":288},"Subject line referencing policy and lease","A clear, specific subject line naming the policy number, the lease address, and the nature of the request so it is routed correctly without the insurer having to open the body.","Re: Request to Add Additional Insured | Policy No. [POLICY NUMBER] | Premises: [PROPERTY ADDRESS]","Using a vague subject like 'Insurance Update' — without the policy number, the insurer cannot locate the account and the request is often misrouted or delayed.",{"name":290,"plain_english":291,"sample_language":292,"common_mistake":293},"Statement of purpose","The opening paragraph that clearly states the tenant is requesting the landlord be added as an additional insured on their existing liability policy.","I am writing on behalf of [TENANT COMPANY NAME] to formally request that [LANDLORD LEGAL NAME] be added as an additional insured to our commercial general liability policy, Policy No. [POLICY NUMBER], effective [DATE].","Opening with background context before stating the request — busy insurers and brokers need the action item in the first sentence to process efficiently.",{"name":295,"plain_english":296,"sample_language":297,"common_mistake":298},"Lease clause reference","Cites the specific section of the lease agreement that obligates the tenant to name the landlord as an additional insured, establishing the legal basis for the request.","This request is made pursuant to Section [X] of our Lease Agreement dated [DATE] for the premises located at [PROPERTY ADDRESS], which requires [TENANT NAME] to maintain liability coverage naming [LANDLORD NAME] as an additional insured.","Omitting the lease section number and date — without this, the insurer has no documented basis for the endorsement and may require the tenant to submit the full lease.",{"name":300,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"Landlord's full legal name and address","States the landlord's exact registered legal name and mailing address exactly as they should appear on the additional insured endorsement.","Please add the following party as additional insured: [LANDLORD LEGAL NAME], [ADDRESS], [CITY, STATE, ZIP].","Using a trade name or abbreviated name rather than the landlord's registered legal entity name — a mismatch means the endorsement may not protect the correct party in a claim.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Coverage details and effective date","Specifies the policy type, desired coverage limits if different from standard, and the date from which additional insured status should take effect.","We request that the additional insured endorsement take effect on [DATE] under our [COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY / UMBRELLA] policy with a minimum limit of $[X] per occurrence.","Not specifying an effective date — the insurer may default to the endorsement processing date, which could leave a gap if the lease requires coverage from the move-in date.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Request for certificate of insurance","Asks the insurer or broker to issue an updated certificate of insurance reflecting the landlord's additional insured status so the tenant can provide proof to the landlord.","Once the endorsement is processed, please provide an updated Certificate of Insurance naming [LANDLORD LEGAL NAME] as additional insured and forward a copy to both the undersigned and to [LANDLORD CONTACT EMAIL / ADDRESS].","Forgetting to request the COI in the same letter — tenants often follow up separately, doubling the processing time and delaying the landlord's confirmation.",{"name":315,"plain_english":316,"sample_language":317,"common_mistake":318},"Urgency or deadline statement","States any deadline by which the endorsement must be processed, such as a lease commencement date or a landlord-imposed deadline, so the insurer can prioritize.","Please note that the lease commences on [DATE], and proof of additional insured status must be provided to [LANDLORD NAME] no later than [DATE]. Your prompt attention to this request is appreciated.","Omitting a deadline when one exists — without a stated timeline, routine processing queues may cause the endorsement to arrive after the lease start date.",{"name":320,"plain_english":321,"sample_language":322,"common_mistake":323},"Contact information and closing","Provides the tenant's direct contact details for any questions, confirms authorization to make the change, and closes professionally.","Should you require any additional information, please contact me directly at [PHONE NUMBER] or [EMAIL ADDRESS]. Thank you for your prompt assistance. Sincerely, [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY NAME], [TITLE], [COMPANY NAME].","Providing only a general company email rather than a direct contact — follow-up questions go unanswered and processing stalls waiting for a response.",[325,330,335,340,345,350,355],{"step":326,"title":327,"description":328,"tip":329},1,"Gather your policy and lease details","Before filling in the template, locate your current insurance policy number, the policy's effective dates, the insurer's endorsement contact, and the specific lease clause requiring the additional insured.","Your policy declarations page and your broker's direct line are the two fastest sources for all the information you need.",{"step":331,"title":332,"description":333,"tip":334},2,"Enter sender and recipient details","Fill in your company's full legal name, address, and the date. Address the letter specifically to your insurer's policy services or endorsements department — not the general mailbox.","Call your broker first to confirm the correct department name and email — routing it correctly can cut processing time from days to hours.",{"step":336,"title":337,"description":338,"tip":339},3,"Complete the subject line with policy number and property address","Enter your policy number and the full address of the leased premises in the subject line so the insurer can locate your account without reading the body.","A specific subject line is the single fastest way to get this letter processed — insurers handle hundreds of requests daily.",{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},4,"State the landlord's exact legal name and address","Enter the landlord's registered legal entity name — not a trade name — and their full mailing address exactly as it should appear on the endorsement.","Ask the landlord directly for their registered entity name if you are unsure — it is often different from the property management company name on your lease.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},5,"Cite the relevant lease clause and effective date","Reference the specific section of your lease that requires the additional insured designation, then specify the exact date the endorsement should take effect.","If your lease commences in less than five business days, call your broker to request rush processing rather than sending only by email.",{"step":351,"title":352,"description":353,"tip":354},6,"Request a certificate of insurance in the same letter","Add a sentence asking the insurer to issue an updated COI naming the landlord and send copies to both you and the landlord directly.","Providing the landlord's email address in the letter saves a separate follow-up and gets the COI to them faster.",{"step":356,"title":357,"description":358,"tip":359},7,"State any deadline and send via email with read receipt","If the landlord or lease requires the endorsement by a specific date, state that date clearly. Send the completed letter by email to your broker and request written confirmation of receipt.","Follow up by phone the same day if the deadline is within a week — written requests alone are not always treated as urgent.",[361,365,369,373],{"mistake":362,"why_it_matters":363,"fix":364},"Using the landlord's trade name instead of legal entity name","If the name on the endorsement does not match the landlord's registered legal name, the coverage may not apply to the correct party in a claim, exposing the tenant to a lease breach.","Confirm the landlord's exact registered legal entity name in writing before submitting the request, and use that name verbatim in the letter.",{"mistake":366,"why_it_matters":367,"fix":368},"Sending the letter without a policy number in the subject line","Insurers and brokers handle large volumes of correspondence — a letter without a policy number is frequently misrouted or queued for manual research, adding days to processing.","Always include the policy number in both the subject line and the body of the letter, and address it to the endorsements or policy services department specifically.",{"mistake":370,"why_it_matters":371,"fix":372},"Omitting the required effective date","Without a stated effective date, the insurer defaults to the processing date, which may fall after the lease commencement date and leave the tenant in breach of the lease's insurance obligations.","State the required effective date explicitly and confirm it matches or precedes the lease start date — then request rush processing if the timeline is tight.",{"mistake":374,"why_it_matters":375,"fix":376},"Failing to request the certificate of insurance in the same communication","Without a COI, the tenant cannot prove to the landlord that the endorsement has been added — landlords frequently require the COI before granting access or releasing keys.","Include a COI request in every additional insured letter and provide the landlord's contact details so the insurer can send it directly.",[378,381,384,387,390,393,396,399],{"question":379,"answer":380},"What does it mean to add a landlord as an additional insured?","Adding a landlord as an additional insured means the landlord is included on the tenant's commercial general liability policy and receives coverage protection for claims arising from the tenant's use of the premises. If a visitor is injured on the leased property and sues both the tenant and landlord, the tenant's policy will respond on the landlord's behalf as well. This is a standard requirement in most commercial leases.\n",{"question":382,"answer":383},"Why do landlords require tenants to name them as additional insured?","Landlords require additional insured status to protect themselves from liability claims that arise from the tenant's activities on the premises. Without it, a landlord sued alongside a tenant would need to rely solely on their own property insurance, which may not cover third-party bodily injury or property damage caused by the tenant's operations. It is a standard risk-management provision in commercial leases.\n",{"question":385,"answer":386},"Is this letter the same as a certificate of insurance?","No. This letter is a request sent to the tenant's insurer or broker asking them to add the landlord as an additional insured by way of an endorsement. A certificate of insurance is the summary document the insurer issues afterward, confirming the coverage details and naming the landlord as additional insured. This letter triggers the process; the COI is the proof document the landlord ultimately receives.\n",{"question":388,"answer":389},"How quickly is an additional insured endorsement typically processed?","Most insurers and brokers process standard additional insured endorsements within one to three business days when all required information is provided correctly. If your lease start date is imminent, call your broker to request same-day or next-day processing and follow up the email with a phone call. Incomplete requests — missing policy numbers, incorrect entity names, or no effective date — can delay processing significantly.\n",{"question":391,"answer":392},"Does adding a landlord as additional insured increase the tenant's premium?","In most cases, adding a landlord as an additional insured on a commercial general liability policy does not increase the premium — it is a standard endorsement included at no extra cost under most CGL policies. However, some umbrella policies or specialized policies may carry a nominal endorsement fee. Confirm with your broker before submitting the request if cost is a concern.\n",{"question":394,"answer":395},"Can a landlord be added as additional insured on a residential rental policy?","Residential renter's insurance policies generally do not offer additional insured endorsements in the same way commercial policies do. This request template is designed for commercial leases and commercial general liability policies. Residential landlords seeking coverage protection typically rely on their own landlord insurance policy rather than the tenant's renter's insurance.\n",{"question":397,"answer":398},"What is the difference between additional insured and loss payee?","An additional insured is added to a liability policy and receives protection against third-party claims. A loss payee is added to a property insurance policy and receives direct payment if insured property is damaged or destroyed — most commonly used by mortgage lenders. A landlord requesting additional insured status is seeking liability protection, not a share of property damage proceeds.\n",{"question":400,"answer":401},"What should I do if my insurer refuses to add the landlord as additional insured?","If your insurer declines to add the landlord as additional insured, contact your broker immediately to understand the reason — it may be a policy restriction that requires a policy upgrade or a different form of endorsement. Review your lease to confirm the exact coverage requirement and share that language with your broker. If the issue is not resolved quickly, notify your landlord in writing to avoid being found in breach of your lease's insurance obligations.\n",[403,407,411,415],{"industry":404,"icon_asset_id":405,"specifics":406},"Retail","industry-retail","Retail tenants in shopping centers and strip malls typically face strict lease insurance requirements with specific minimum coverage limits and mandatory additional insured language.",{"industry":408,"icon_asset_id":409,"specifics":410},"Food and Beverage","industry-food-beverage","Restaurants and cafes have elevated premises liability exposure, making landlords particularly insistent on additional insured status as a condition of lease execution and renewal.",{"industry":412,"icon_asset_id":413,"specifics":414},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, accounting practices, and consultancies in leased office space routinely process this request as a standard step in commercial lease onboarding.",{"industry":416,"icon_asset_id":417,"specifics":418},"Manufacturing","industry-manufacturing","Industrial tenants occupying warehouses or factory space face higher liability exposure from equipment and operations, making landlord additional insured status a near-universal lease requirement.",[420,423,427,430],{"vs":230,"vs_template_id":421,"summary":422},"D{CERTIFICATE_OF_INSURANCE_REQUEST_ID}","A certificate of insurance request asks an insurer to issue a summary document proving existing coverage. This letter goes further — it requests a change to the policy itself by adding the landlord as additional insured. The COI request is typically sent after this letter has been processed and the endorsement is in place.",{"vs":424,"vs_template_id":425,"summary":426},"Waiver of Subrogation Letter","D{WAIVER_OF_SUBROGATION_ID}","A waiver of subrogation letter asks the insurer to waive its right to recover claim costs from the landlord. Additional insured status and waiver of subrogation are distinct protections often required together in commercial leases. This template addresses only additional insured status; a separate waiver letter handles subrogation.",{"vs":90,"vs_template_id":428,"summary":429},"commercial-lease-agreement-D1012","The commercial lease agreement is the source document that creates the obligation to name the landlord as additional insured. This letter is a downstream fulfillment action triggered by the lease's insurance clause. The lease defines the requirement; this letter executes it with the insurer.",{"vs":431,"vs_template_id":432,"summary":433},"Landlord Insurance Request Form","D{LANDLORD_INSURANCE_REQUEST_FORM_ID}","Some landlords provide their own insurance request forms for tenants to complete and submit to insurers. This letter template is appropriate when no landlord form exists or when the tenant needs to initiate the request independently through their own broker. Both achieve the same outcome — additional insured endorsement — through different formats.",{"use_template":435,"template_plus_review":439,"custom_drafted":443},{"best_for":436,"cost":437,"time":438},"Commercial tenants processing a standard additional insured request under a straightforward lease clause","Free","10–15 minutes",{"best_for":440,"cost":441,"time":442},"Tenants with complex multi-location leases, high minimum coverage thresholds, or landlords with non-standard endorsement requirements","$50–$150 (broker review)","1 business day",{"best_for":444,"cost":445,"time":446},"Large commercial leases with bespoke insurance schedules, regulated industries, or disputes over coverage adequacy requiring legal input","$200–$500 (insurance attorney or specialist broker)","2–5 business days",[448,449],"commercial-lease-insurance-requirements-explained","additional-insured-vs-named-insured",[246,239,451,451,452,453,454,455,456,457,458,459],"lease-termination-letter-D13724","notice-of-termination_work-rules-violation-D519","notice-of-change-in-rent-D1210","receipt-for-lease-security-deposit-D1199","buyer's-property-inspection-report-D1168","disclosure-notice-D534","notice-of-intent-to-vacate-premises-D13230","property-management-agreement-D1196","letter-of-intent-D12655",{"emit_how_to":461,"emit_defined_term":461},true,{"primary_folder":115,"secondary_folder":463,"document_type":464,"industry":465,"business_stage":466,"tags":467,"confidence":473},"real-estate-and-leases","letter","general","all-stages",[468,469,470,471,472],"landlord","tenant","real-estate","liability-insurance","additional-insured",0.92,"\u003Ch2>What is a Request to Include Landlord in Tenant's Liability Insurance?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Request to Include Landlord in Tenant's Liability Insurance\u003C/strong> is a formal business letter a commercial tenant sends to their insurance provider or broker asking that the landlord be added as an additional insured on the tenant's commercial general liability policy. By adding the landlord as an additional insured, the tenant's policy extends coverage to the landlord for claims arising from the tenant's use of the leased premises — such as a customer injury on the property. Most commercial leases require this designation as a condition of tenancy, and this letter is the mechanism that puts the requirement into effect with the insurer.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Failing to send this letter — or sending it with incomplete information — puts the tenant in breach of their lease's insurance obligations, which can trigger default notices, access denial, or lease termination. Landlords rely on additional insured status to avoid funding their own defense in liability claims that arise from a tenant's operations; without written confirmation, they will withhold keys, delay move-in approvals, or escalate to legal action. A clear, correctly formatted letter with the landlord's exact legal entity name, the policy number, and a specific effective date is the difference between a same-day endorsement and a week of back-and-forth that delays your business opening. This template gives you all the required components in a single ready-to-send document.\u003C/p>\n",1781185931524]