SECURITY TIPS IF YOU LIVE IN AN APARTMENT

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SECURITY TIPS IF YOU LIVE IN AN APARTMENT
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• Living in an apartment can be great for a whole
  bunch of reasons, but sometimes its not always
  easy to feel secure with lots of people coming
  in and out of the building throughout the day and
  night, feeling safe is not always a given. So,
  how can you improve your security measures to
  feel safer in your apartment?
• Make sure youve got adequate insurance
• Having insurance is always wise no matter where
  you live, and unlike landlords insurance that
  only covers the building you live in renters
  insurance typically covers personal property such
  as furniture, electronic items, possessions and
  clothing among other things. It can also help to
  cover liabilities and medical costs if someone
  visiting you at your apartment injures themselves.

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• Where possible, upgrade your locks
• Ideally your apartment will at least have a
  deadbolt, but if it doesnt, check with your
  landlord and get one fitted by a professional
  locksmith. Changing the locks when you move in is
  always sensible, too, and even if your landlord
  wont pay for it, it might be worth doing it
  yourself for peace of mind who knows who still
  might have a key to your place? You could also
  consider having a chain or door reinforcement
  lock installed for additional security.

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• If youre really worried that your apartment
  might not be secure enough, consult with a
  professional locksmith who will be happy to
  advise you and even conduct a thorough security
  assessment of your apartment, if necessary.
• Dont leave expensive items out on display
• This might sound like a no-brainer, but having
  items of value sitting around in your apartment
  where anyone looking in through the windows can
  see them, is just asking for trouble. Close
  blinds and curtains when youre out or in bed, to
  help, and make sure that your home doesnt look
  like an enticing store display for burglars!

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• Invest in a door security bar
• Easy to install and remove, door jammers are a
  fantastic security measure for anyone living in
  an apartment, and theyre not vulnerable to lock
  bumping or picking. With most door jammers being
  portable, you can even take them with you when
  you travel.
• Consider getting a safe
• While you of course want to deter criminals from
  breaking into your apartment and stealing things,
  other roommates or guests may be just as tempted
  by your valuables, and locking them away in a
  safe is the best way of keeping smaller items of
  value out of harms way.

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• To find out more about safes and their different
  ratings, call your local locksmith and/or safe
  expert for more advice.
• Have security cameras installed
• There is actually a good selection of standalone
  cameras that dont require a full security
  system, and that can send a feed directly to your
  smartphone, enabling you to keep an eye on your
  apartment wherever you may be.
• If you live in an apartment, try not to be
  complacent about your safety and security, and
  ask yourself whether its as safe as it should
  be, particularly if you live alone. Your local
  locksmith will give you unbiased advice and
  security tips, and can help you make any
  necessary upgrades to your existing security
  system.

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