With San Diego rental property management, in matters of security as in health, prevention is the best cure. An apartment complex that is not secure will deteriorate rapidly, causing loss of income and value for the owner; every seasoned rental property management company in San Diego knows this. A high level of security is attained by proper attention to the facility and the people.

Outside lighting should be functional. A darkened parking lot provides cover for criminals and anxiety for tenants. Some of the easiest burglaries a criminal commits are on automobiles, not apartments. Keep all outdoor areas well lighted to cut down on the opportunity for criminal activity. Entryway and hallway lighting should also be functional in a building.

Start a campaign in the complexity for residents to engrave all valuables with name, phone number, and other identification. Engraved items are not nearly as easy for a burglar to sell, hence, burglars often pass them by. The local police department can offer information about how to accomplish this for an entire apartment complex.

Be sure all buildings and units are equipped with functional smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Sometimes fire extinguishers can be mounted in hallways of buildings with interior entrances. Some owners and managers have chosen to mount small individual fire extinguishers on the walls of the kitchens, the most likely location for the start of a fire.

Safety and security are paramount in any home, condominium, or apartment complex. The safer and more secure your tenants feel, the more likely they are to stay. And as we all know, the key to success in the rental game is long term tenancy.