APARTMENT SAFETY CHECKLIST - IS YOUR APARTMENT SECURE?

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APARTMENT SAFETY CHECKLIST - IS YOUR APARTMENT
SECURE?
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• While there is absolutely no reason why a rented
  apartment cant be just as safe (and in some
  cases, safer) as a standard house, it pays to
  make a few simple security checks before and
  after you move in, just to be on the safe side
• Check your locks all of them
• If your apartment doesnt have new locks, it
  might be worth getting them replaced. Some
  landlords replace them with each new tenant, but
  if yours hasnt done this, it would make good
  safety sense. Talk to your landlord and/or a
  local locksmith about replacing the locks for
  added security.

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• Ask about additional security features
• Some apartment complexes have surveillance
  systems, security cars patrolling parking areas,
  keycard access or alarm systems in the apartment
  its important to discover how the property
  manager and/or landlord intends to protect you
  while youre living there. If there arent any,
  you may wish to review this before moving in.
• Check for smoke detectors
• Fires can easily occur in apartment buildings,
  and while smoke detectors should be provided in
  certain communal areas and within tenants homes,
  it pays to check before moving in.

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• Familiarize yourself with the fire exits and
  escape routes
• Just as important as knowing where your smoke
  detectors are, knowing where the fire exits and
  escape routes are, is vital and in an emergency,
  could be the difference between life and death.
• Purchase a safe
• Priceless possessions are always going to be
  better protected when kept in a fire rated safe,
  and to talk through your options, consult with a
  qualified locksmith.

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• Create some simple but valuable safety rituals
• Simple acts that you can remember to do, such as
  locking your door immediately behind you,
  checking all locks before bed, and making sure
  your cell phone is charged should you need it in
  an emergency, are all good habits to get into,
  and once you make them into a ritual, youll
  perform them automatically.
• Even if you think that security measures at your
  apartment are enough, there is always something
  more that you can do to take it up a level and
  make things even safer, and you can start by
  talking to a qualified locksmith about reviewing
  the locks on your doors and windows. Often, small
  upgrades and improvements can be made without
  having to spend a fortune, and at the end of the
  day, they could help to save your life or at the
  very least, protect your belongings from thieves.

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  installation, servicing and repair of high
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  and CCTV systems. If you are looking for an
  licensed locksmith in Anaheim or Orange Country,
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