At 4:30 on May 30 the Apartment Industry experienced a tragedy. A gunman entered the property and shot down 4 people before turning the gun on himself. This property in Indianapolis suffered great loss when their manager, Alicia Koehl died of gunshot wounds (Story from Indiana’s Fox 59) While shootings have sadly become a part of our world, at schools and shopping centers and now apartment complexes, events like this raise a lot of questions and concerns. Read More→
There are some very important features in a rental property to help you, as a tenant, feel safer in your home, or to help you decide if you want to move into an apartment community. Read More→
Installing effective security systems in your apartment complex does far more than just decrease criminal activity and damage to your property, it also increases your bottom line by decreasing insurance rates, increasing renter retention and brings in a better quality of renter.
For the renter, the security of their home is one of the most important aspects when finding the perfect apartment community. The National Crime Prevention Council finds that apartments are 85% more likely to be burglarized than any other housing unit. We all know that crime rates vary from city to city. This is no different in apartment communities. Read More→
When looking for a new apartment or town home to rent you may hear the term “Crime Free” from the manager or landlord, or it may appear in advertisements and decals around the complex. For many renters “Crime Free” doesn’t mean anything, but it should.
A building that claims the Crime Free classification means that they have joined and adhere to an international program that maintains standards of safety in rental communities. The Crime Free Program creates a relationship with local law enforcement and works to educate and regulate how rental communities are run. Read More→
Living in a safe community is always top of list when picking your home, whether you live in an Apartment Community, Condo, Town Home or a Single Family Home. The number 1 question asked when doing a tour of a community is, “How safe is the neighborhood?” Nobody wants to live some place that gets mentioned weekly on the news.
Safety is a personal responsibility, yet it is does not stop there. Keeping an eye out for your neighbors is key to a safe rental community.
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Everyone wants to feel safe in their own home. Whether they lease an apartment or own a home, safety is the number one priority. If the apartment complex has broken windows or siding, or looks uncared for you send a real message to the prospective renter that the building is at risk and it may not be a safe place to live. By taking a few simple steps you can put all your tenants at ease and make your job a little easier.
