Secure Apartment Windows and Doors Against Break-Ins

Cost Savings

Checklist Tasks

• Test each window lock to confirm it secures the sash and prevents forced entry.
• Install dowel rods or security bars in sliding windows and balcony doors.
• Seal gaps at exterior doors with weatherstripping to remove pry points.
• Check peepholes for clarity to safely identify visitors before opening.
• Verify deadbolts extend into strike plates anchored with 3-inch screws.
• Request landlord approval before adding extra locks to comply with lease/fire codes.
• Apply privacy film to ground-floor windows to conceal valuables from view.
• Test intercom and buzzer systems, reporting issues to management.
• Ensure secondary locks like chains and swing bars are installed at main entry doors.
• Report loose or missing window screens for prompt repair by management.
• Photograph entry points after upgrades for documentation of improvements.
• Register electronics’ serial numbers and store records securely for recovery after theft.