Home Security is a Landlord’s Responsibility when Renting

Filed under: Home Security, Home Safety — admin at 8:04 pm on Thursday, May 18, 2006

I need to explain or rant about landlords responsibilities. It is imperative I do so, as many places I have in the past moved into were owned and operated by so many different individuals–those least rightfully the owners acting as if the place was theirs and acting without regard for landlords responsibilities, tenants rights, or human respect.
For example, one place was a lawn unit, attached at the far end of a huge house. The house was owned by one person, managed by a property management company (whose offices were one block away), and maintained by one of the tenants in the main house, a guy who had been there the longest and who is one very manipulative s.o.b., thinking he not only owned the property but had inalienable license to invade, steal, and abuse the otherswho paid more, had real jobs, and who paid their taxes.

Landlord repsonsiblities are not related to the type of exotic wood that’s in the apartment but to provide basic security. That security includes lighting, landscaping, locks and other basic security details.

We’re not talking about saving some baseball equipment or a basketball Hoop here!

Filed under: Home Security — admin at 11:38 am on Monday, May 8, 2006

We’re not talking about saving baseball equipment or a stereo. The question should come down to just how safe is your home? Is your family truly sheltered from the outside dangers of the cruel and unpredictable world? This is something you really should think about. So many families still refrain from locking their doors at night. I can’t help but think this is idiotic. So what, you live in a nice neighborhood. Did you ever ponder the possibility that a criminal may target your neighborhood because it’s nice? Many of these delinquents are looking for nice things and just might be targeting your house because it’s easier to penetrate. Okay, now that I have your attention, I want to elaborate on a good home security alarm. My first question is; do you have one in your home?

I think that each and every home in the United States should have a quality home security alarm. Here is my reasoning; you may need one. What if some bum slips through your window in the middle of the night? Are you a heavy sleeper? Will you even wake up in time? If you have a good home security alarm, it will do the job for you. Now, you don’t have to fork out thousands of dollars to stay safe. There are some cool simple products you can look into in order to keep your home safe. For example, inexpensive window alarms work rather well, and they won’t break your budget. This way if someone does get your window open, a siren will blare and wake you up. You have to remember that thieves and criminals do not want attention drawn to them, and will typically flee if an alarm goes off.

I can recall back when I purchased my first home. I wanted a quality home security alarm to top it off. I grew up believing that security was a must. Those “what if” situations that so many people simply dismiss, sadly happen to others everyday. When will your turn come? Well, it’s time to be prepared with a decent home security alarm. The fact is, if you keep your house secure and install a home security alarm, crooks will avoid it. They are always looking for the easier route. I actually keep my house locked up at all times, day or night. How else can you prevent someone from just walking in? This truly is an era where it pays to be prepared and aware. Hop online today and find a quality home security alarm for your house. It’s time to make sure your loved ones are safe.
Remember, we’re not talking about saving baseball equipment here!