Common use of PERSONAL SECURITY – WHILE OUTSIDE YOUR Clause in Contracts

PERSONAL SECURITY – WHILE OUTSIDE YOUR. UNIT 1. Lock your doors while you’re gone. Lock any door handle lock, keyed deadbolt lock, sliding door pin lock, sliding door handle latch, and sliding door security bar that you have. 2. Leave a radio or TV playing softly while you’re gone. 3. Close and latch your windows while you’re gone, particularly when you’re on vacation. 4. Tell your roommate or spouse where you’re going and when you’ll be back. 5. Don’t walk alone at night. Don’t allow your family to do so. 6. Don’t hide a key under the doormat or a nearby flowerpot. These are the first places a burglar will look. 7. Don’t give entry keys, codes or electronic gate cards to anyone. 8. Use lamp timers when you go out in the evening or go away on vacation. They can be purchased at most hardware stores. 9. Let the LANDLORD and your friends know if you’ll be gone for an extended time. Ask your neighbors to watch your UNIT since the LANDLORD cannot assume that responsibility. 10. While on vacation, temporarily stop your newspaper and mail delivery, or have your mail and newspaper picked up daily by a friend. 11. Carry your door key in your hand, whether it is daylight or dark, when walking to your entry door. You are more vulnerable when looking for your keys at the door.