Our neighborhood provides diversity in its culture, activities and the accessibility that makes it attractive to all of us. Keeping the premises clean and keeping the noise down is simple courtesy to your neighbors. It is very easy to get wrapped up in the demands of school, social life and newfound liberty without considering potential hazards to yourself and your property. There are no resident assistants in an apartment building. If you host an extravagant party and invite many strangers, you may be asking for problems, including robbery or even worse.
Prevention is the best remedy.
Remember that the local police department offers free advice on home security. Have the landlord change the locks or, even better, change them on your own and keep track of the keys. When going on breaks or vacation, buy a cheap lamp timer to give the appearance that someone is still home. While being a college student away from home means a transient life, try to be aware of the permanent residents, which will help you identify people who do not live there. A car slowly cruising down the street could be a visitor, a pizza delivery person looking for an address or a robber searching for a target.