Tips for apartment safety before renting

We put together some tips to help you understand what apartment security factors to consider before signing your next lease. 



1. Check the general Upkeep of the community

Little things like burnt-out light bulbs, peeling paint, or leaky faucets might seem like easily fixable annoyances, but they can also be telltale signs of a bad management. The last thing you want is to have a major security issue—like a broken lock or window—and wait weeks for a proper fix.

As soon as you arrive at an apartment community, you need to make tedious notes for the signs of poor maintenance. Here are some examples:

• Broken fences
• Overgrown landscaping
• Peeling paint
• Dirty office

2. Security related Questions to ask

• Does the community have a CCTV Security Camera Systems?
  
• Does the community have a Security Patrol Service?
  
• Is the exterior of the building and grounds well lit?
• Does management’s maintenance staff wear badges or uniforms embroidered with their company logo?