Posts with tag apartment security

Is Your Neighbor a Peeping Tom?

Dear Apartment Guru, I am worried my neighbor is spying on me. I recently found a small hole in my bathroom about the size of a pinkie nail. I don't know why, but I decided to cover it up. I am not so savvy with spackle so I put a little framed picture over it. A few days later, the picture had mysteriously fallen to the... Continue Reading »

Apartment Security for Renters

Sarah Wynn thought she was safe. The 27-year-old lived in a rental apartment in a bustling, low-crime section of Chicago. She was careful to keep her doors locked at night and her eyes open for suspicious activity in the neighborhood. It wasn't enough. After leaving for work one morning, a thief walked right into Wynn's... Continue Reading »

Building's Super is a Registered Sex Offender

Does a registered sex offender have a key to your place? Are you super sure? It was recently revealed that a New York apartment super named William Barnason is exactly that: a registered sex offender with a key to every apartment in not just one, but three, apartment buildings. He was convicted in 1986 for the sexual... Continue Reading »

Avoid Lohan, Hilton Robbery Fate

Can a gang of suburban teenage girls rob Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Audrina Patridge, and other Los Angeles celebrities? You bet. These young cat burglars were arrested last week for pinching designer clothing and jewelry from several celebrity homes. Now these fashionable thieves face legal action and suspension of... Continue Reading »

Vacation Checklist! How to Leave Your Apartment for a Short-Term Absence

Vacation time! Before you do the final zip on your duffel bag or the final click on your suitcase, make sure you've addressed these critical items on your pre-vacation checklist. Your apartment will thank you. Continue Reading »

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