Security System

[Cordell M.]

One of our tenants recently began having issues with someone messing with their front & back doors and are asking about a security system.  Single family home; we want them to feel safe; anyone else experience similar & how did you handle it?  Allow them to install their own, have it professionally done, their cost, etc.  They've lived at there for about four or five years and have been good tenants thus far...Any insights welcome!

Thanks!

[Eric Black]

Hi Cordell,

Our policy has always been that it's the tenant's responsibility to pay for any security services. I would never be opposed to them having one installed because then you'll always have a security system available which can be a good marketing point.

The only potential downside is often times these security companies require a 2-3 year contract. If your tenants are not planning on staying that long then they'll either be responsible for cancelling the contract early, you'll have to pick up the remaining part of the contract or they'll have to transfer the service to their new residence.

Cheers!

Eric