Lessor's Risk Insurance | LRO Coverage for Commercial, Office Condo, Retail & Multi-Unit Property in AZ, CA, IN, MI, OR & WI | Smart Options Insurance Agency
Lessor's Risk Only · Six States

Coverage for the buildings you lease to others.

Own it, don't occupy it? Your tenant's policy won't protect your structure or your liability. Smart Options places Lessor's Risk (LRO) coverage for commercial, office-condo, retail, and multi-unit properties across Arizona, California, Indiana, Michigan, Oregon, and Wisconsin.

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Properties we protect

One policy line, built for how your building earns.

Whether tenants run a business or call it home, Lessor's Risk coverage keeps the owner protected. Explore the property types we insure across all six states we serve.

What is LRO?

The gap your tenant's policy leaves open.

Lessor's Risk Only insurance protects you — the owner — when you lease space to someone else. Your tenant's coverage protects their business and belongings. It does nothing for your building, your liability, or the rent you'd lose if the property became unusable. LRO closes that gap.

  • Building & propertyRepair or rebuild the structure after a covered loss like fire, storm, or vandalism.
  • General liabilityDefense and damages if a tenant, customer, or visitor is injured on the premises.
  • Loss of rental incomeKeeps cash flowing when a covered event stops you from collecting rent.
Built for your building

Four property types, one dedicated agent.

Each building carries its own risks. We tailor Lessor's Risk coverage to what you actually own and lease.

01

Commercial property

Office, warehouse, industrial, and multi-tenant commercial buildings leased to business tenants.

02

Office condos

Individually owned professional suites and office-condo units leased to tenants and practices.

03

Retail storefronts

Storefronts, strip centers, and mixed-use retail rented to shops, salons, and restaurants.

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Residential multi-unit

Duplexes, fourplexes, and apartment buildings you rent to residential tenants.

Why Smart Options

Independent means we work for you — not the carrier.

Our experience. Your advantage. The smart option.

We compare, you save

As an independent agency, we shop top-rated carriers to match your building with the right coverage at the best price.

Two decades of experience

For 20+ years we've helped Arizona owners and investors protect the properties that pay them.

Clear, no-pressure advice

We explain your options in plain terms — no confusing jargon, no pressure — so you decide with confidence.

Licensed in six states

Lessor's Risk coverage where you own property.

Headquartered in Peoria, Arizona and licensed across six states, we write Lessor's Risk policies for property owners in these communities and beyond.

Good to know

Lessor's Risk questions, answered.

What is Lessor's Risk Only (LRO) insurance? +
Lessor's Risk Only insurance — often called LRO insurance or landlord building insurance — protects property owners who lease space to tenants. It covers the building itself, liability for injuries that happen on the premises, and loss of rental income after a covered event, so you're protected even though a tenant occupies the space.
How much does lessor's risk insurance cost in Arizona? +
The cost of lessor's risk insurance in Arizona depends on your building's construction type and age, square footage, location, tenant mix, claims history, and the coverage limits you choose. A retail strip center in Phoenix prices differently than an office condo in Peoria or a fourplex in Tucson. Because we're an independent agency, we compare quotes from multiple top-rated carriers to find the most competitive rate for your specific property — request a free quote to see your actual numbers.
What does lessor's risk insurance cover for commercial landlords? +
A lessor's risk policy for commercial property owners typically combines building and property coverage (fire, storm, vandalism), commercial general liability for third-party injury and property damage claims, and business income or loss-of-rents coverage that replaces rental income when a covered loss makes the space unusable. Limits are tailored to your building type, tenants, and location.
Do I need lessor's risk insurance if I have a triple net (NNN) lease? +
Usually, yes. Even under a triple net lease where the tenant pays insurance costs, the building owner generally still carries the lessor's risk policy in their own name — the tenant reimburses the premium. Relying on a tenant's policy alone can leave gaps in coverage for the structure and your liability as owner, and many commercial lenders require an LRO policy in the owner's name regardless of lease type.
Does lessor's risk insurance cover apartment buildings and multi-unit rental properties? +
Yes. Lessor's risk coverage for residential multi-unit properties — duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and apartment buildings — protects the structure, your liability as landlord, and lost rental income. It's designed for owners who lease units to residential tenants rather than occupying the property themselves.
What's the difference between lessor's risk and commercial property insurance? +
Standard commercial property insurance is built for owners who occupy their own building. Lessor's risk only insurance is built for owners who lease the building to others — it packages property coverage with the specific liability exposures of being a landlord, like tenant and visitor injury claims, and adds loss-of-rents protection. If you own it but don't occupy it, LRO is usually the right structure.
Doesn't my tenant's liability insurance protect me as the building owner? +
No. A tenant's policy protects the tenant's business and belongings. It does not protect you, the owner, against damage to the structure or liability claims tied to the property — even if you're named as an additional insured, that protection is limited. Lessor's risk coverage fills that gap with a policy that's yours.
How fast can I get a lessor's risk insurance quote in Arizona? +
Submit the quote form above or call or text 480-531-6480 and we'll return your lessor's risk options within one business day — for properties anywhere in Arizona, from Phoenix and the West Valley to Tucson, Flagstaff, and beyond, plus our other licensed states.
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Licensed in Arizona, California, Indiana, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin.

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Peoria, AZ 85381

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