In today’s society, home security is a major concern. The days when you could leave your doors unlocked when you left for work, or even when you were sleeping, are long over and people have been forced to take measures to keep their property and families safe. If you own a rental home, you can be assured that your tenants are just as concerned about their safety as homeowners are, so below you will find some pros and cons of having Security Systems in Vector Security New York City, NY installed in your rental properties.
Pros
Peace of Mind
The professionals at Eye-On Alarm can tell you that having a security system in your rental property will give both you and your tenant’s peace of mind. While many burglars are deterred by the presence of a security system, many are not. On top of that, at least the presence of the alarm will cause the intruders think twice, and that is a major plus, no matter how you look at it.
The Cost can be Covered in the Lease
For one, the addition of Security Systems in New York City, NY to your rental homes will add to the value of the property. It is easy to work the payment for the system into the structure of your lease. Nine times out of 10, your tenants will be happy to pay a few extra dollars for the added security.
Cons
False Alarms
False alarms do happen. Your tenant may forget to turn off the alarm and it goes off, scaring you both. The police could show up at your property and can make you pay a fee, according to the police department policy in your area.
Cost and Installation
Running wires through the walls of your property to install a wired security system can be a pain, and the cost of installation can be expensive. However, the results in the end are well worth what you will pay in the beginning.
These are just a few of the pros and cons to having a security system installed in your rental property, the choice of course, is yours.
