Apartment life can be fun, exciting, and convenient. It can also put you in danger should you fail to implement certain safety practices. Whether you’re a first-time renter or a long-time tenant, you should make upgrades and improvements to ensure that you and your possessions are safe. Here are four simple tips to enhance your apartment security.

Use the Right Locks

If the only lock on your apartment’s door is the one in the doorknob, ask your landlord to install a deadbolt and door chain as well. Deadbolts are harder to pick or break, and they resist brute force if an intruder tries to kick in the door. A door chain adds another layer of security and allows you to see who’s at the door before opening it fully. Door bars are an even more secure means of barring entry. Again, it’s up to your landlord to install them or let you do so. Also, ensure the landlord installs and maintains the locks on your mailbox to protect the mail.

Secure Windows and Sliding Doors

People forget that doors aren’t the only way to enter an apartment. Ensure windows and sliding doors are secured as well. Fasten the latches and add window security film to prevent them from being shattered. Measure the distance between the window and sill and add a piece of wood or a metal pipe to prevent an intruder from opening it. Do the same thing for a sliding door. A rod or pole is a cheap and simple way to prevent break-ins.

Install a Security Camera

Security cameras are affordable and easy to install. Adding a camera outside the front door lets you decide whether visitors are trustworthy or not. A camera on your back porch or balcony adds another layer of security as well. Adding an inconspicuous motion-detector camera trained on the front door allows you to detect intruders while you’re away. It gives you time to alert your landlord and the authorities as well.

Get To Know Your Neighbors

Nothing fights crime better than an organized community. Make a point of getting to know your neighbors and watching out for one another. Good neighbors make good friends who can watch your apartment while you’re away, alert the police or fire department in case of emergencies, and otherwise maintain a presence that frightens off robbers and vandals. Exchange contact information and promise to watch out for their homes as well.

Apartment security doesn’t have to be expensive or elaborate. Follow these four simple tips to enhance your apartment security, protect yourself, and live a trouble-free life.

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