Apartments with Garages Safety Tip

However, apartment garages come in different variations. Some are below-ground open garages where all automobiles are exposed. In this environment only tenants have access to the garage. Other apartments might offer enclosed garages that are open on all sides. Some apartments provide you with your very own garage that only you have access to. In any case, you need to be mindful that it is still possible for your vehicle to be damaged or vandalized in an apartment garage.

How to Protect Your Belongings in an Apartment Garage

Lock Everything Up: The first thing you want to do is lock up everything that’s lockable. This includes your vehicle and any storage compartments that are in your garage (especially if you have a carport with a storage box). If you have your own private garage, make sure it has a sturdy lock of if you have an automatic garage door opener that you always close it.

Keep an Eye Out: If you live in an apartment complex that has an open garage area, you want to be mindful of other people and their vehicles. If you see someone tampering with a vehicle in the garage area, report it to the complex security or property manager. You want to keep an eye out for unusual activity. It’s better to overly cautious then to disregard something that could end up leading to vandalism, theft, or damage.

Don’t Leave Valuables in Your Car: Although your vehicle is safely secured in your apartment’s garage, you still want to reduce the likelihood of theft. So, remove all valuables from your car. This includes laptops, expensive MP3 players, wallets, cell phones, etc. You never know who might manage their way into your apartment complex garage and what their intentions of being there are.