Top 10 Ways to Protect Yourself While Living in an Apartment or Condo Complex

Most people that rent apartments or own condos feel good about apartment security because there are multiple locks to gain entry and/or someone monitoring the front door 24/7. Thieves like apartment houses and condominiums because neighbors are less likely to know each other and it’s more difficult to determine who lives there and who doesn’t.

Plus, the constant coming and going of renters and their guests at all hours make it easier for thieves to breach apartment security and make off with your possessions in plain sight. Few of us think twice about two guys coming down the hall with a television in their hands if they look and act like they belong there.

Here are some tips for securing yourself beyond what the complex does:

1. Get Organized
2. Install a deadbolt/change locks
3. Avoid buzzing someone in you don't know
4. Double check building management maintains lighting, doors, locks, etc.
5. Add a stick to the bottom of your sliding glass door
6. Always utilize your peephole when someone comes to your door
7. Avoid entering buildings with strangers
8. Keep windows/doors locked, especially during the p.m. hours
9. Start a neighborhood watch, even if it's not official
10. Be aware of your surroundings at all times