Protecting Your Properties While Tenants are on Vacation

According to FBI calculations, there are over two and a half million home break-ins annually, which come out to a break-in every 13 seconds. Your tenants may feel that simply locking the door when they head out for a trip is enough to keep their belongings and your property safe. Time and time again, however, this is proven to not be the case, and by taking a few simple safety measure in addition to locking your door, a property can become much more secure. Here are some tips from your leading Fort Worth property management, Specialized RPM.

1.    Invest in a Security System: It may cost a bit, but it’s well worth the comfort and protection. And, it can be pennies compared to the cost, frustrations, and personal violations of a home burglary.

2.    Be Smart with Social Media: Posting before and during a vacation about your absence can be an advertisement to burglars that your property is open for business. Keep this type of information to a minimum.

3.    Power Down: Everyone thinks of turning off the lights and maybe even unplugging a few appliances before taking a long trip, but a less common step is turning down the water heater. This can also save you money.

4.    Don’t Leave a Key: Burglars will often check under the front mat and the flower pots for a key. Don’t leave a hidden key because chances are they will find it. Instead, give a key to a trusted friend or neighbor to check on your house or hold a backup for you.

5.    Stop the Presses and Hold the Mail: Allowing newspapers and mail to pile up is another declaration to anyone driving by that you're not home.

Your tenants have a vested interest in keeping your property safe while they’re away since that also means keeping their belongings safe. Sharing these tips as well as encouraging them to notify their Fort Worth property management team that they are away will help protect everyone. When you know of a vacationing tenant, you can have eyes and ears on the grounds regularly to watch out for suspicious activities.

Specialized Real Property Management has over 25 years of experience in the Fort Worth property management business. Let them put their team with their proven process to work for you today. Learn more about their full line of management services at http://www.specializedrpm.com/