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HandyTrac Security Tips for the Holidays

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As the holiday season approaches, it’s important for multifamily communities to take steps to ensure the safety and security of their residents. One way to do this is by implementing a key control system, such as HandyTrac, to manage and track the use of keys.

With HandyTrac, property managers can easily monitor who has access to keys and when they are using them. This can help prevent unauthorized access to buildings, apartments, and common areas, and can provide peace of mind to residents.

Here are a few holiday security tips for multifamily communities using HandyTrac Key Control:

Keep track of keys

With HandyTrac, property managers can easily track which keys are checked out, by whom, and when. This can help ensure that keys are not lost or stolen, and that only authorized individuals have access to them.

Set up access restrictions

HandyTrac allows property managers to set up access restrictions for keys, so that they can only be checked out during certain times of the day or week. This can help prevent unauthorized access to buildings and apartments, and can provide an extra layer of security during the holiday season.

Monitor key usage

HandyTrac’s key usage tracking feature allows property managers to see a history of key checkouts and access events. This can help identify any potential security issues and allow managers to take action to prevent them.

By using HandyTrac Key Control, multifamily communities can improve their holiday security and provide a safer environment for their residents. And, with its easy-to-use interface and robust tracking capabilities, HandyTrac is the perfect solution for managing keys during the busy holiday season.

Holiday security tips to share with your multifamily residents

The most wonderful time of the year for many — including criminals — is upon us. Ensure that your multifamily community and its residents are prepared for the holiday season by sharing these holiday security tips in your next community newsletter.

holiday security tipsSecure the perimeter

Make sure all of your doors and windows are locked prior to leaving your home. Most break-ins are done without force. Simply making sure all of your entry ways are locked can be a big deterrent.

Review community guest policies

With the influx of foot traffic during the holiday season, it’s important to remind residents that they are responsible for the conduct and safety of their guests. It’s also important to share rules for guests and overnight visitors, holiday parking changes, or any other restricted activities. Some important things to clarify:

– What CDC restrictions/guidelines are currently in place?

– Are guests able to stay overnight?

– How long are guests allowed to stay before it becomes a violation of the lease agreement?

– Where are guests allowed to park?

– Do guests need permits to park on-site or nearby?

A few gentle reminders can go a long way towards preventing unnecessary security risks.


If you are leaving town…

Put a hold on mail

Put your mail delivery on hold until you return. Putting a hold on your mail and the newspaper will keep them from piling up and letting people know you are not home.

Install timers

Put certain lights within your home on timers. This will give the appearance that your home is occupied, reducing the likelihood of a break-in.

Wait to share

Refrain from posting about your holiday on social media until you return home. While it is exciting to let all of your friends and followers know where you are going, this also means that onlookers can see that you will be leaving your home unattended.

With these simple holiday security tips in mind, HandyTrac would like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday season!


Resources:

The Moran Group. 2018. 10 Holiday Tips for Property Managers and Tenants. Retrieved from femoran.com