Protecting your investment properties from vandalism is important. Even while you should take the necessary procedures, it’s important to be prepared for the possibility that, despite your effective efforts, your property may still be vulnerable. With many homes targeted by vandals each year, it’s essential to have a plan to address any potential incidents at your rental properties.
When dealing with vandalism, it’s right to feel violated and overwhelmed as you work with the authorities and your insurance company to repair your rental property while at the same time comforting your frustrated tenant. But in fact, bestowing yourself with knowledge on responding to vandalism can certainly help you obtain control and make the recovery process more manageable and hassle-free.
Create a detailed report for insurance and legal purposes
If your property is vandalized, it’s so important to contact the local authorities and file a police report as soon as possible. Much as your tenants may report the incident, as the property owner, you must communicate with the investigating police officers and nail down that all property damage is properly documented in an official report.
Detailed documentation of property damage is pertinent. Take a photograph of every case of vandalism, as insurance companies conventionally require these records. If you can’t visit the property, assess delegating this task to your tenant or property management company.
Address tenant concerns and maintain trust
If the vandalism is not caused by your renters or their guests, you are solely responsible for the repairs. It’s salient to involve your insurance company when the damage ensues. Always see to it that your insurance policy covers vandalism before it takes place. You will be obligated to cover the repair costs yourself if it doesn’t.
Vandalism can especially have an effect on tenants, resulting in physical damage to their homes and emotional distress. Tenants may feel fear and anxiety as their sense of security is endangered. It is vital to provide reassurance to tenants and clearly demonstrate efforts to restore the rental property and ensure their safety.
Enhance property security with lighting and alarms
As a rental property owner, it is crucial to nail down safety. One effective way to prevent vandalism and guarrantee the safety of your property is to think about installing a comprehensive security system that your tenants can utilize.
Besides that, putting up bright, motion-activated outdoor lighting to illuminate the surroundings and fortifying all entry points with an effective deadbolt can hugely improve the rental property’s overall safety and security measures.
At Real Property Management Dade, one of our top priorities is keeping your tenant and rental property safe in Palmetto Bay and nearby. We can act on the documentation and recovery process for you and make certain your property is restored in a disastrous event. Want to find out more? Contact us online or call us at 305-501-1511 today!
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