While most condos provide 24/7 surveillance and security, you can never be too sure how safe your condo is. To get rid of your worries about this, Realty Times suggests five ways to increase the overall security of your property.
Get to know other residents
This may seem difficult for those who prefer not to meet and mingle with other residents of the condominium building, but this is not for social reasons. Your only goal is to know the faces and some of the names of the other residents. Not because you want to start hanging out with them, but because it pays to know whether someone loitering around the condo is a resident or not.
Choose a main door that has a peephole
Do not open your door to strangers no matter how they introduce themselves. The important thing is to look and see who is at the door before opening it, which is the exact purpose of a peephole. If the door to your condo unit right now has no peephole, it is worth thinking about investing on a door that has one.
Lock your doors
Whether you have a condo in Mandaluyong, Makati, or anywhere else, always make sure to lock your doors at all times. If a locked door cannot prevent criminals or burglars away, so much more if it’s an unlocked door.
Know where the emergency exit is
No matter where you are in the building, always make it a habit to know where the emergency exits are. This can save your life if a fire occurs or an earthquake happens. Always orient yourself on where the nearest emergency exits are.
Install smoke alarms
Although this might not seem necessary for some condo residents, it is a good way to increase fire safety in your unit. If a fire starts inside your unit, it might be difficult for the building staff to know about it. A smoke alarm will not only useful for you but also for your nearest neighbors.
