Tips For Securing Your Home as A Renter

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Tips For Securing Your Home as A Renter
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• While renting a home has many advantages,
  security isnt always at the top of that list,
  and many rented homes are inadequately secure.
  For homeowners, its easy to install a variety a
  security measures to protect themselves and their
  property, but its not always as straightforward
  for anyone renting. For starters, a tenant may
  not be able to afford to upgrade the security at
  their rented home, and they may also come up
  against opposition from the property owner.
• If you live in a rented home and are worried that
  it may not be as secure as it could be, here are
  a few tips and factors to consider

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• Be clear on your rights
• Always check with your landlord/lady before
  drilling holes to add security systems, and if
  theyre not sure what is and isnt permitted by
  law in your particular jurisdiction or housing
  association, ask them to find out at the
  earliest.
• Make securing doors and windows a priority
• These are the most common entry points for
  intruders and thieves, and as such, they should
  be as well protected as they can possibly be.
  Check the locks on every door and window to make
  sure they function and are not in need of repair
  or replacement if youre unsure, ask your
  local, residential locksmith to come and inspect
  them for you.

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• Front door security
• If your front door doesnt have a deadbolt in
  place, this should be addressed asap, either by
  you as the renter, the landlord/lady or property
  manager.
• Are the strike plates screwed into the door jamb
  in good condition? If not (maybe theyre loose,
  misaligned or poorly installed) they can be a
  weak point in your homes security, and again, a
  local, licensed locksmith can help assess them
  for you.
• Check whether your landlord/lady had the locks
  rekeyed between tenants, and if not, whether they
  would consider having them rekeyed for your
  protection.

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• Outside door hinges are much easier for someone
  with criminal intentions to disassemble, and if
  your door hinges are on the outside, not the
  inside of your door, youll need to have them
  reinstalled or replaced as soon as possible.
• Window security
• Check whether every window actually locks
  correctly, and if you have any sliding doors or
  windows, youll likely need to reinforce their
  security with a strong rod or similar system. If
  youre unsure as to how you can improve the
  security on sliding doors, its best to have a
  locksmith advise you.

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• One other simple way to make sure your windows
  arent tempting for burglars and intruders to
  break their way into, hang drapes or blinds and
  close them when youre not at home, and when you
  go to bed at night.
• Consider investing in a smart device
• Smart home devices no longer mean that a
  permanent equipment installation is needed (a
  problem for many renters), and if youre tech
  savvy, you can take advantage of the many smart
  monitoring systems available on the market today.

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• Your local, residential locksmith can provide you
  with up-to-the-minute security advice and
  guidance, and as a renter, it can make sense to
  seek their help if youre at all unsure as to how
  well protected you and your rented home actually
  are.
• Golden Locks Inc is a local licensed 24 hour
  locksmith in Anaheim with years of experience and
  trained staff skilled in locksmith services for
  both residential and commercial clients and
  having an online store for high security locks,
  and mul-t-lock, MT5 High Security keys etc. We
  also specialize in automotive lock repair
  services for cars, bikes and trucks and
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  quality security systems, access control systems
  and CCTV systems. If you are looking for access
  control installation in Anaheim or any other
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