We also added locks to the windows, repaired all the window screens and cleaned the alley beside the house. Apartment dwellers should insist on having new locks installed after they take occupancy. Find out who will have copies of the keys as well. Landlords should not enter your apartment unless there is an emergency or a prearranged agreement, such as a maintenance call. To avoid any problems, be on-site when someone is in your home.
Doors Make sure entry doors are made of solid wood, fiberglass or steel.
Some crooks are especially bold and will kick in a door. Long screws in the lock and a heavy-duty door make that harder to do. No matter what type of door you choose, get one with a peephole with a 180-degree view, called a fisheye. Shrubbery Trim bushes, shrubs and trees so that a potential burglar or attacker has no place to hide. Make sure your property and surrounding neighborhood have a clean look.