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Staying Safe in Your Apartment
by Tatiana Ringenberg
Personally, when I go to bed each night I like to know that I'm safe. Like any other renter, I lock my doors and occasionally leave a light on just to be on the safe side, but is this enough? In today's society sadly the answer is often no, so what can you do to ensure that your own apartment is as safe as possible?
Before Moving In:
Check out local crime statistics. If you can, find out if there have been any major incidents in the apartment complex you're considering as well.
Check with the landlord and make sure that the building entrances are locked nightly.
Examine potential danger spots: What areas surrounding your apartment building, as well as in your apartment building, are not well lit? What areas are generally uninhabited?
See what type of locks are used (we all know the credit card trick, don't let yourself fall victim to it).
Check all locks inside of the apartment to make sure they're in working order.
After Moving In:
Keep track of keys at all times (consider changing them occasionally).
Stay in well-lit areas at night.
Do not stay outdoors at night for extended periods of time alone (especially if you are a woman).
Make sure all windows are closed and locked unless opened for a specific reason.
Know all emergency numbers for your area.
Consider getting to know your close neighbors. A neighbor who likes you is more likely to report suspicious activity.
Avoid opening your apartment door for unidentified people.
If you take all of these precautions, does it make you paranoid? No, just careful. It's like video game piracy: video game companies can slap all the protective software onto their games that they want but gamers will always find a way to get past them. You may think changing your locks and looking up crime rates is a bit much but it could just be the one thing too many that a criminal wants to deal with.
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Common Myths about Apartment Living
The Three Step Process to Finding a Rental
What to Ask BEFORE You Make a Decision
What to Look for When Touring an Apartment
Choosing a Roommate - Rooming with a Friend May Not Be the Answer
The Roommate Talk
How To Save On Your Rental
Lease Gotchas
Understanding Your Lease
Hookups: The Utility Kind
Living There
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Who Fixes What?
Boring Apartment?
Feng Shui Basics
Furnish Your Place - Cheaply
Great Plants for Anyone and How to Care for Them
Helpful Items For Your Rental
Making the Most of Your Small Space
Tips for a Small Apartment
Living With a Messy Roommate
Roommate Do's and Don'ts
Your Roommate Has a "Long-Term" Guest - Now What?
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Saving Money on Groceries and Household Goods
Tips for a Better Sublease Listing
To Sublease or Not to Sublease: That is the Question
10 Things You Don’t Want To Come Home To After Winter Break
6 Ways to Enjoy the Winter Season
Customs and Traditions for International Students
Deep Cleaning Tips
Keeping Cool During the Summer
Noisy Neighbors?
Pest Control Basics
Practical Holiday Tips
Tackling Laundry
This Winter Stay Warm and Save Some Money
Wise Words for a Lonely Apartment
Staying Fit in Your Apartment
Staying Safe in Your Apartment
Best Bets for Pets in an Apartment
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Cleaning - The Green Way
How to Save Money the Environmentally Friendly Way
Moving Out
Get the Most from Your Security Deposit
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