For property owners, vandalism of residential property is a major worry, with vandals targeting roughly 15% of American homes yearly. Such acts often result in expensive damage to a rental home and contribute to the detriment of property values. This makes preventing vandalism a top priority for landlords and property owners dedicated to preserving their investments. Vandals focus on properties that look unprotected, but with smart strategies, you can deter them from targeting your rental.
Simple Safety Measures for Rental Properties
- Adequate exterior lighting. Vandals operate best in unlit spaces. Motion sensor lights, which are energy-efficient options, turn on with movement, helping to prevent vandalism at your rental property by deterring vandals.
- Secured fences with locked gates. A locking gate with your fence serves as a strong deterrent. A locked gate restricts vandals from easy entry, often deterring them from the yard and minimizing vandalism threats.
- Bushes or shrubs with rough bark, thorns, or pointy leaves. Adding plants with thorns or thick foliage boosts security and enhances the landscape. This added greenery naturally repels unwanted visitors from approaching your rental.
- Good quality window coverings. Vandals seek out homes that seem empty. Using blinds or drapes to hide the interior and leaving a light or two is left on can create a lived-in look, making your property less of a target for vandals.
Conclusively, if vandals do strike, it’s important to clean up the mess as soon as possible. Quickly painting over graffiti and addressing any further damage shows your property is cared for, which can discourage a vandal from revisiting and prevent your rental home from staying a target for vandals.
Implementing these measures can lower the odds of vandalism and protect your rental investment. Real Property Management Infinity offers full-service property management, handling properties in Suffolk repairs and maintenance to address vandalism promptly. Learn more by choosing contact us online or calling 757-395-4274 today.
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