PA RENTERS: ServiceMasterByZaba.com, water damage restoration experts, conducted a survey of 3,407 renters across the country to determine how well they get along with their landlord, asking them to rank this relationship on a scale from 1 to 10 (1 being the worst and 10 being the best).

The survey discovered that overall, the average American renter ranked their relationship with their housing landlord at 7 out of 10.

When compared across states, relationships in Pennsylvania between tenants and landlords appear to be among the best in the country, at 8/10. However, relationships in Vermont are at their lowest ebb, ranking at just 5/10.

Nearly one third (29%) of people said the recent storms and flooding that have hit America have made them more fearful of their property potentially flooding. The survey also found that 27% of homeowners wrongly thought that their standard home insurance covers flooding damage. However, standard homeowners’ insurances are usually limited to things like burst pipes and internal leakages like ceiling or appliance leaks.

Lastly when it comes to damage liability, more than 2 in 3 (67%) renters and homeowners said if their property flooded and insurance refused to pay, they think it’s fair that their local state government helps cover these damage costs.

The Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) also offers disaster assistance to eligible renters and homeowners if they apply, which can include financial help for temporary housing while repairs are conducted.