Ensure your unit has been re-keyed before moving in.
Exterior hinged doors should be of solid core construction and fitted with a 1" deadbolt lock and 180° door viewer.
Use supplemental locking devices on sliding glass doors and windows.
Interior and exterior lighting is important to security. Walkways, doorways, hallways, and parking areas should have sufficient illumination.
Be aware of special security features the building and/or your unit might have and know how to use them.
Be cautious in and around elevators. If you are suspicious of another passenger, wait for the next elevator. When you get in, stand near the elevator controls.
When You Go Out
Always lock doors and windows.
Never leave notes on your door.
Connect lamps and radios to timers to give the impression that someone is home.
Never leave a hidden key outside your apartment.
Set answering machine volume to "low".
Do not leave expensive items visible through your window.
If you arrive home and suspect a stranger is inside, go to a neighbor's apartment or manager's office and call your local law enforcement agency.
Vehicle Parking Areas
Lock your vehicle windows and doors.
Never leave valuables in your vehicle.
Use car alarms, auxiliary locking devices, and fuel/ignition cut-off switches on your vehicle.
Avoid parking in dark, isolated areas.
Laundry Rooms
Try to use the laundry room during daylight hours.
Use the "buddy system" when going to the laundry room.
Follow the established rules and do your part to keep the laundry room clean and well maintained.
Don't prop open doors.
Pool, Recreation, And Other Common Areas
Avoid these areas if not well-lit during the nighttime hours.
Leave purses, wallets, and other valuables in your locked apartment or condominium when using common areas.
Do not enter when strange or suspicious people are loitering about and tell your manager or security immediately.
Restrict access to these areas to residents and invited guests only.