Consider your proposed apartment in relation to UNH Services that are available in the area. (i.e. Does the shuttle travel there?)
- Notice location of blue phones going toward building.
- Know which streets are well-lit on the route to your apartment.
- Notice adjacent properties and whether they are maintained.
- Does the outside door to the building close and lock behind you?
- Examine the perimeter lighting of the building at night.
- Is there an entrance in back (i.e. where you park your car) and is the way to the building door lit well?
- Is there an intercom entry system? If not, is there a viewer on the door?
- Are there bug screens on the windows?
- Check the locking hardware on the main door, any hallway doors and the front door to the building. Are they all in working order and do they close behind you?
- Talk to tenants in the building. Does the landlord promptly fix things that break?
- Look at the overall maintenance of the building. If upkeep is poor, this may be a clue that security is lax.
- Are the first floor hallway and apartment windows protected?
- Is there a gap in the door latch that could compromise its effectiveness?
- Is there a dead bolt for the door to your apartment and for any other perimeter doors?
- Is there a viewer on your front door to determine who is knocking?
- If there is a fire escape near your window, is the window protected?
