Landlords make every effort to maximize apartment security, but some loopholes make apartments an easy target for unauthorized persons. The high foot traffic outside your front door makes it easy for thieves to break in and leave unnoticed. You can enlist a commercial locksmith to install a safe for your valuables and change your door locks to enhance the security of your apartment.

Check out some low-cost tips to keep your apartment safer. 

Know Your Neighbors

As soon as you move into your new apartment, make deliberate efforts to befriend your neighbors. Since installing intelligent security cameras outside your rented apartment may not be possible, your neighbors can watch your apartment when you aren't around and notify you if they see anything fishy. 

A good relationship with the neighbors makes you feel that you belong and helps beef up your apartment security. If face-to-face contact is a challenge, joining the social media platforms of your apartment complex or neighborhood would be an excellent place to start. 

Install a Security System

A wired security system may be impossible in a rented apartment because most apartments don't allow drilling holes. Luckily, wireless security gadgets and systems are now available. You can install a battery-powered doorstop alarm that activates when the door opens. Every time a potential thief tries to force their way in, the alarm will scare them off.

Additionally, you can install a smart video doorbell in your apartment. Most video doorbells come with night vision, two-way talk, and motion detection. With this gadget, you can talk with the person on the other side of the door before you open it. Thanks to the motion detection sensor, you also get alerts when unusual movements occur outside your rented apartment.

Buy a Safe and Install New Door Locks 

A safe helps you store things like firearms, jewelry, cash, and heirlooms safely and out of sight. Remember that burglars always target what they can quickly grab and get away with. To prevent thieves from making away with the entire safe, seek consent from your apartment manager to secure the safe to the floor. 

Also, ask your apartment manager to replace the old door locks in your apartment. Otherwise, previous tenants can access your apartment as they wish using their set of keys. If your apartment manager is unwilling to cover the cost of a new lock, contact a locksmith to set up an appointment.

Don't forget to install deadbolts on the locks of all access points. A deadbolt boasts a sophisticated locking mechanism that you can't easily open without a key. 

Implement the above tips to boost your apartment security. For more information, reach out to a locksmith to come up with a custom security plan for your apartment. 

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