Renting in an apartment means that you will be living with other people who has easy access to the whole building. The only things that separates your family from them are the walls and doors. It will be a good thing if you are living in an apartment with tight security. However, there are some areas that apartment's security are too lax. In such a case it would be up to you to guard your place. In guarding an apartment from unwanted entry or burglary, Angela Wilkinson for AAMI Insurance gave some advice concerning apartment security:
10 ways to make your rental less vulnerable to break-ins
Keep the blinds drawn
As the saying goes, "out of sight, out of mind." Reduce temptation for would-be burglars by taking a walk around your property to see what's visible from outside and then hide any valuables so they're out of sight. Also, if you know it's going to get dark while you're out, be sure to close the blinds and curtains.
Make sure your landlord has installed new locks
While it's not legally required, landlords can change the locks between tenants so when you move into a new place we suggest asking your landlord if they have purchased brand new locks for your house or apartment. Read full article...
Aside from installing security features inside your apartment, it would also be good not to let anyone enter your apartment without you knowing it, be it a maintenance crew or even your landlord. They might not have any intentions to steal or do something bad, but they might also speak about the things they may see inside your apartment. And such careless giving of information may tempt some criminal minds. And lastly, if there is an opportunity to leave a person whom you trust inside your apartment while you are not around then do it.
