Tenants ran off without paying, left the place in vandalism and squalor... Will insurance pay?

Question

The tenants are clearly broke (can't sue them)... they left the house nearly ruined with breakage and f***s.

Answer 1

Mine would not, that is what deposits and law suits are about.

Answer 2

If you are paying for insurance then the insurance should pay for the damages.

Answer 3

Sorry to hear that

Read your insurance policy or call your agent

Maybe IF you file police charges against them, and you should, insurance will help out

Answer 4

If you can document the damage and get an estimate, perhaps they could be charged criminally.  (Here in Texas, $500 counts as a felony.)  You need to read your policy and consult with the Insurance company.  I've heard bad things about renters insurance, so you might want the name of a good civil lawyer just in case.