Rental Property Safety

One of the primary responsibilities of a property management company is to ensure that your property remains safe. An experienced property manager will be familiar with both small and large methods of improving your rental property’s safety. Here are a few ways they will improve the safety of your property:

  • Trim back trees and bushes. Your property manager will make sure that all front doors and windows are visible from the parking lot or street and that the shrubbery in the backyard is properly trimmed. This ensures that burglars do not have a place to hide. 
  • Check city and state housing codes. Some cities have created ordinances that require a property owner to enact certain safety measures. If a crime does happen, then the property owner would be held liable if they failed to take reasonable steps to ensure their tenants’ safety. A property manager will ensure that your property complies with all city and state regulations. 
  • Immediately repair security breaches. A professional property management company will classify any security breach as an emergency repair, which will be immediately attended to. 
  • Ensure ample lighting is provided. For single family homes, a property manager will more than likely install motion activated, LED floodlights. For apartment complexes, parking lots, sidewalks, and front doors will be well-lit. 
  • Educate the tenants. Most importantly, a property manager will ensure that your tenants are well-educated on how to avoid becoming a crime victim, in addition to offering potential insurance options that the tenant might wish to evaluate for additional protection. 

Your rental properties are an investment that should be protected, so instead of leaving the safety of your rental property to chance, place your trust in the skilled staff at Occupancy Solutions. Whether you're in need of a new property management company, or you're looking for ways to enhance the effectiveness of your current staff, contact us today!