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Updated over 5 years ago, 08/18/2019
Short Survey - Apartment Security
Hi all, I am trying to get an idea of how different landlords feel/ address security at their properties. A short survey if you will. If you don’t mind answering a few questions it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you to ALL in advance who take the time to answer the questions!!
I’ll start:
1. Do you have security cameras at your rental property?
The current property I own does not. The one I just sold did. Currently looking for new property and it will depend on that property.
2. Would you consider getting security cameras if asked by a tenant?
I would, but it would depend on the situation. I would not automatically get them.
3. If you have/ offer security cameras, do you include costs of security in rent or charge extra?
I did not charge extra at the property I had it at, it was part of the rent.
4. Would you allow a tenant to install security cameras at your property if they paid for it?
I would, but only if they were installed by professionals, the code was provided to me as well as the access to the feed. I would also make sure the tenant was referred to the section of my lease that states:
“…Any additions, improvements, or alterations to the Premises made by the tenant of a permanent or semi-permanent basis become the property of the Landlord. The tenant cannot remove additions, improvements, or alterations made to the premises (even if the Landlords permission to install said additions, improvements, or alterations was not obtained) and the landlord does not have to pay for any additions, improvements, or alterations made by the tenant.”
5. In a large complex this would not apply, however, in a small single family rental, would you allow the tenant to have access to the security feed?
I have not yet run into this situation, the property I had cameras at was a complex. I don't think I would provide unfettered access if it was a system i installed and was paying for. If an incident occurred and police needed footage, of course I would cooperate. If they installed the system, they deserve access.