Security: How Secure is Your Apartment?

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Various methods are used to keep apartments and apartment buildings secure from trespassing, theft and vandalism. Security devices, such as deadbolt locks on doors, window locks, controlled-access entrances and well-lit common spaces all contribute to a secure building. Familiarize yourself with your building and apartment’s security measures. The following sections discuss typical apartment building security features.

Strata condo owners in new developments often face many security issues during the first year. If you are lucky you will not be one of the many victims of auto theft and vandalism. In the first year living in my new townhome, my car was broken into twice (once while it was parked on the street and another time while it was locked away in the underground parking) and my front windshield was smashed by a young punk.