Vandalism of residential property is a persistent issue for property owners, especially given that vandals target 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. Consequently, preventing vandalism is a top priority for landlords and property owners who strive to protect their properties. Vandals typically focus on homes that seem vulnerable, but with proactive steps, you can decrease your rental’s appeal as a target for vandals.
Simple Safety Measures for Rental Properties
- Motion sensor lights. Vandals prefer to work in the shadows to stay hidden. Motion sensor lights, offered as energy-efficient options, activate when motion occurs, helping to prevent vandalism at your rental property by deterring vandals with unexpected light.
- Locking gate with your fence. A locking gate with your fence establishes a strong barrier. A reliable locked gate makes it tougher for vandals to gain entry, often deterring them from the yard and minimizing vandalism risks.
- Added greenery. Incorporating thorny plants or dense landscaping boosts security and charm. This added greenery acts as a natural defense, discouraging unwanted visitors from getting near your rental home.
- Blinds or drapes. Vandals target homes they assume are empty, thinking nobody is home. Using blinds or drapes to conceal the interior and keeping a light or two is left on can create an occupied look, reducing your property’s status as 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 maintains your property’s condition and signals oversight, which can discourage a vandal from coming back and prevent your rental home from remaining a target for vandals.
These strategies can help you avoid vandalism and preserve your rental’s integrity. Real Property Management Vancouver provides full-service property management, including properties in Camas repairs and maintenance, to respond to vandalism swiftly. Contact us online or call 360-975-4683 for help today.
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