Do I need to get buildings insurance?

Do I need to get buildings insurance?

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It's highly unlikely as a tenant that you would be asked to cover building insurance. It's the landlord's responsibility to take care of the structure of the building and any of its fixtures and fittings. Buildings insurance covers these items not the contents, for example, that you might own.