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entryways, windows, blind spots and more. They can help you identify security measures that make sense for your budget and logistics.
BUILT-IN SOFTWARE SECURITY
Security features may come baked into your property management software, boosting internal security efforts and ensuring the security of your property and tenant data. For instance, Breeze Premier lets you set user roles based on need and security clearance. This helps you control who has access to sensitive data, making it easier to resolve problems should they arise.
9. DON’T TOLERATE LOITERING (OR OTHER SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY)
Most, if not all, businesses have anti-loitering policies. It’s important to follow through with them for several reasons. One, if you don’t take the policy seriously, you can’t expect anyone else to care. Two, loitering is a safety concern. At multifamily, commercial and self storage properties alike, non- tenant loiterers should be asked to leave.
contact numbers that should be used when there’s no immediate threat.
If someone is actively breaking into an apartment, self storage unit or office — or there are signs of such activity — that’s an emergency. On the other hand, if someone is simply loitering, or a homeless person is encamped on or near the property, that may be a non-emergency situation. If you have a community newsletter, include non-emergency contact numbers and email addresses in every release. Of course, it should always be an option for tenants to call your property management office with questions as well.
11. USE TRACEABLE KEY CARDS FOR PROPERTY ACCESS
If problems occur with a visitor or someone not affiliated or known to your staff, you can use traceable access cards, as well as your cameras, to determine whose key was used. This will tell you which tenant gave those persons access to the property. They work for residential, self storage and commercial properties alike. Plus, tenants know they could be responsible for the actions of anyone they let in the building.
Disclaimer:
This article is intended for informational purposes only and should not be treated as professional counsel. Consult with your attorney if you have any questions about adding specific security measures at your properties.
10. PROVIDE NON-EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS FOR TENANTS
In an emergency, tenants should call 9-1-1 (or your locally designated number). But that’s only if there’s a dangerous situation occurring. Police and sheriff’s departments all have non-emergency
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