Keep your flat and apartment secure with these handy home
security tips!
1. Get the locks changed
When moving into a new flat or apartment it is important that
you have the locks changed. Failure to do so could result in your home being
vulnerable to a break-in by someone who may have obtained a key during the
previous ownership or tenancy. If the property is rented always make sure you
seek the landlord’s permission before changing the locks.
2. Communal door security
When evaluating the security of the communal entry to your
flat or apartment building always make sure that fire regulations take precedence
and if you are in doubt of this the Police advise contacting your local Fire
Officer and your local police Crime Prevention Officer.
3. Fit a wireless alarm
It is always a good idea to think about what additional home
security can be fitted to ensure you are taking the necessary precautions to
protect your home and equally as important yourself. As part of the ‘Easy Fit’
range, Yale has developed an alarm specifically designed for those living in a
flat or apartment. The Yale Easy Fit Apartment Alarm is a keypad operated system that when triggered a loud internal siren will
sound and alert others of an intrusion.
4. Fit a letterbox guard
A letterbox guard or cage will help to prevent an intruder
from using a letterbox to gain access to your flat or apartment. It will also
help to prevent a method used by burglars to gain entry called ‘key fishing’
where they will use some sort of makeshift device, usually made from household
items, to fish your keys from your door lock or where they are hung up.
5. Fit a door viewer
Have a door viewer fitted so you can see who is calling
before opening the door which helps you to keep out any unwanted visitors.
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