Take care of these six simple steps so you can enjoy your vacation without having to worry about your apartment while you’re away.
We’re coming up on vacation season, which leaves many people wondering how to keep their homes secure while they’re away. Your apartment is likely where you keep many of your valuable possessions. And it’s no wonder that many people get a little worried about the idea of going on a trip for over a week without anyone home. So take care of these six simple steps so you can enjoy your vacation without having to worry about your apartment while you’re away.
1. Make Sure You Have Renters Insurance
In general, it’s always a good idea to have renters insurance. For anyone who travels, it’s especially important, but anyone can benefit from this apartment perk. Shop around and find a good policy covering personal property damage, theft, medical payments, and other perks we often see with this kind of insurance. Some landlords even require renters insurance, and for a good reason too.
2. Get Ready Before You Go
You’re going to have a laundry list of things to do before you go off on vacation, but it’s also important that you prepare your apartment in all the ways you can. This includes keeping everything tidy and organized, which will help keep the appearance that your home is cared for. Also, if anyone is coming by to check on pets or get your mail, make sure they’re still on board. Lastly, double-check all physical security elements when you leave, like door and window locks, extra keys, and any security systems you may have.
3. Be Careful About Announcing Your Plans
Avoid posting anything about your trip on social media. As excited as you may be, signaling to the rest of the world that you won’t be home – and that your apartment will be left vulnerable – isn’t a smart idea. Instead, protect yourself better by waiting to upload the vacation posts until after you get home.
4. Get a Reliable House and Pet Sitter
If you’re going to be gone for a while, you may want to get a house sitter. A friend or family member you can trust to get your mail and watch over your home while you’re going can make your vacation process a whole lot easier. Still, it’s good to at least let a trustworthy neighbor know and to keep their eye out.
5. Watch From Afar
These days, there are plenty of remote-controlled cameras that you can check in an instant from your phone. Just a single camera pointed at your front door can be a big help. Some of them will even send you a notification if they detect any motion, or you can sometimes pay for live monitoring of the camera. Either way, your apartment will be more secure while you’re gone.
6. Secure Your Vehicle
Leaving the car at home? Ensure that the windows are up and all doors are locked before you go on your trip. Clean your vehicle and ensure that any valuable belongings are stowed in the trunk or in your home.
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