Vandalism of residential property is a growing worry for property owners, with vandals targeting roughly 15% of American homes yearly. This malicious activity frequently causes expensive damage to a rental home and contributes to the detriment of property values. That’s why preventing vandalism is a top priority for landlords and property owners aiming to preserve their assets. Vandals often zero in on properties that look neglected, but with smart precautions, you can reduce your rental’s appeal as a target for vandals.
Simple Safety Measures for Rental Properties
- Motion sensor lights. Darkness is a friend to vandals, who prefer to avoid detection. Motion sensor lights, available as energy-efficient options, activate with movement, helping to prevent vandalism at your rental property by exposing and deterring vandals.
- Locking gate with your fence. A locking gate with your fence strengthens your property’s defenses. A secure locked gate blocks easy access for vandals, often deterring them from the yard and lowering vandalism risks.
- Added greenery. Adding prickly plants or dense foliage enhances security and curb appeal. This added greenery creates a natural obstacle, keeping unwanted visitors at bay from your rental home.
- Blinds or drapes. Vandals tend to hit properties they think are vacant, assuming nobody is home. Installing blinds or drapes and ensuring a light or two is left on can mimic occupancy, making your rental less of a target for vandals.
Conclusively, if vandals do strike, it’s important to clean up the mess as soon as possible. Swiftly painting over graffiti and addressing any further damage keeps your property in top shape and signals active care, which can discourage a vandal from striking again and prevent your rental home from remaining a target for vandals.
These measures can help shield your property from vandalism and maintain its worth. With Real Property Management Pacific’s full-service property management, including properties in Emeryville repairs and maintenance, we address vandalism fast. Contact us online or call 510-900-4544 for assistance today.
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