Community living is never more defined than in an apartment complex, condominium, or a similar place where many people live individually under one large roof. Apartment living is a business arrangement at its core. Tenants pay on a periodic basis for the landlord to provide shelter and services. However, an apartment is still a neighborhood of sorts. Therefore, tenants and landlords need to work together to keep the community safe. Here’s how to increase security in your apartment complex.
Lighting is vital in the fight against crime. Well-lit areas dissuade thieves, vandals, and other criminals by taking away any place they can hide and wait for victims. Landlords, of course, need to ensure all the lighting in the building is operational and illuminating areas where criminals are apt to lurk. Tenants should report burned-out and failing lights and bulbs whenever they come across them. Lighting is especially important in apartment-complex foyers and lobbies, back doors, and parking lots.
Naturally, individual apartments should have strong locks, and only the tenants and landlord should have copies of the keys. When a tenant moves out, they should turn in their key. Still, the landlord should immediately replace the lock to eliminate the possibility another key is floating round out there. Locks should also work on the entryway doors. Consider electronic keys, which can keep track of who goes in and out. Don’t omit mailboxes from the equation, either. Investing in locking mailboxes keeps tenants safe from stolen mail, identity theft, and more.
Some residents may not be familiar with the specifics and intricacies of apartment life and safety. Landlords should take time to provide information on safety measures through emails, posters, and other means of communication. They should also let tenants know not to leave doors unlocked, make copies of their keys for friends, and let in individuals they don’t recognize or who fail to provide identification. It’s also a good idea to occasionally host get-togethers where neighbors can meet other neighbors in a social context and recognize one another. Inviting a representative from local law enforcement to talk about safety and security is another good idea. It familiarizes tenants with their area’s officers.
Here’s one last tip on how to increase security in your apartment complex. Look into renters’ insurance. Some apartment buildings make renter’s insurance a prerequisite for tenants. It’s a worthwhile investment. A small monthly payment will pay off in the unfortunate event of a break-in or robbery. Renters’ insurance will cover the loss of property. Still, tenants should lock doors and windows, draw curtains, and equip lights with timers to give the impression someone is always home.
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