10 Tips For Apartment Safety

Living In a busy apartment complex with a bunch of other people you don’t know may lead you to question your safety. This is totally understandable, considering the safety of you and your family is a big deal. Luckily, with a couple of easy tips and tricks of what to do and watch out for you will be on the road to a safe apartment before you know it.

Research

First things first, you need to do your research! Have you figured what kind of neighborhood your apartment complex is in? Do you know anything about the managers of the complex? Doing your fair share of research can prevent a lot of problems. Don’t ever try to go in blind.

Fire Safety

I know I’m not the only one that has had the thought of, “what if another apartment in my complex has a fire?” Making sure that you have a working smoke alarm with charged batteries can be an easy way to soothe this fear. Before moving in, make sure the smoke alarms are updated and don’t forget to change the batteries every 6 months.

Lock It Up

Triple check that all the locks on all doors AND windows are operating correctly and that they cannot easily be unlocked with anything but the key.

Surveillance

Make sure there are surveillance cameras in all public areas including the parking structure and lot in case something happens and you need to see the footage.

“Who’s There?”

A peephole in the door is never a bad idea so you always know who you are answering the door to.

Lights On

Leave the lights on a set schedule so that when you go out of town you don’t run the risk of having your lights off for multiple days, which could lead people to believe your apartment is unoccupied.

When You Leave

Lock all doors and windows when you leave the apartment. Simple.

Who You Know

Get to know the employees that work in your building and don’t be afraid to speak up when you see someone unfamiliar seemingly working there. If someone you don’t recognize portrays themselves as a worker, don’t let them enter your apartment without proper proof.

Balconies

If you have a balcony, don’t leave anything valuable out there without locking it up. It can be easier to get to a balcony than you may think.

Awareness

Be smart. Be aware of your surroundings, use proper security and get to know your neighbors. You should feel happy, cozy and safe in your home!