Staying safe in your apartment requires a little effort on the tenant. I lock my door every time I leave my apartment, whether I am walking the dog or taking out the trash. I also make sure that the bar is securely across the patio door. If the bushes in front of my apartment grow too wild, I call the front office. When I am in the house for the evening, I place security bars against the back door and the front door. I purchased these items for $20 apiece.
Apartment Living also suggests a few tips:
- If you are moving in, make sure that your smoke detectors were recently tested
- Purchase carbon monoxide detectors
- Keep your apartment clean, so that you do not attract critters
- Make sure your locks were changed before you moved in
- Do not give out keys to anyone who does not live in the apartment
- Do not get on the elevator with a stranger
- Report bad lighting to the front office
- Keep personal records in a fireproof box
- Be aware of your surroundings when entering your apartment
- Purchase light timers for nights when you are away from home
Visit the Apartment Living website for more information about staying safe in your TriBridge Residential apartment.
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