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Riad Deeb · November 10th, 2003, 09:40 PM

i just put together a decent dvx100 package and i have friends in production companies that i can rent my gear to without much concern, but what about when i am getting called by unknown production companies, or individuals to rent my gear, what do i ask for to insure i can find the person if my gear isn't returned on time. What forms do rental houses require for some one to rent from them, also how do i insure these items, what kind of policy.

Don Donatello · November 10th, 2003, 10:59 PM

have them bring you a certificate of insurance with you/your company listed on it as the payee in event of loss/damage ..( call to make sure insurance is good on the dates and amounts listed - as i have worked on shoots that i saw them changing the dates and amount of the rental insurance from 50k to 100k )

for out of towners - references from other rental houses that they use in their home city.

for individuals and those with questionalble reference???
a deposit for the TOTAL amount of the equipment ( cashiers check - call to make sure it is good) or don't rent it to them ..

Mike Rehmus · November 14th, 2003, 08:45 PM

Have them have the insurance company send you the paper directly.

Riad Deeb · November 17th, 2003, 05:00 PM

thanks don, mike your advice helps.

November 10th, 2003, 09:40 PM	#1
Riad Deeb New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9	insuring rental gear i just put together a decent dvx100 package and i have friends in production companies that i can rent my gear to without much concern, but what about when i am getting called by unknown production companies, or individuals to rent my gear, what do i ask for to insure i can find the person if my gear isn't returned on time. What forms do rental houses require for some one to rent from them, also how do i insure these items, what kind of policy.

November 14th, 2003, 08:45 PM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Have them have the insurance company send you the paper directly. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

November 10th, 2003, 10:59 PM	#2
Don Donatello Hawaiian Shirt Mogul Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: northern cailfornia Posts: 1,261	have them bring you a certificate of insurance with you/your company listed on it as the payee in event of loss/damage ..( call to make sure insurance is good on the dates and amounts listed - as i have worked on shoots that i saw them changing the dates and amount of the rental insurance from 50k to 100k ) for out of towners - references from other rental houses that they use in their home city. for individuals and those with questionalble reference??? a deposit for the TOTAL amount of the equipment ( cashiers check - call to make sure it is good) or don't rent it to them ..

November 17th, 2003, 05:00 PM	#4
Riad Deeb New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9	thanks don, mike your advice helps.