I'm trying to find low income apartments so that I can move out of my parents house. Some of these apartments are in not so nice parts of town. So I was wondering in people who rent can get alarm systems installed in their apartments, or is this only for people who own homes?
2007-07-22 14:42:24 · 10 answers · asked by candigal 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Depends on your rental/lease contract.
2007-07-22 14:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just like everyone else said, ask the landlord. Typically this is not a problem as I have a few alarms in rented apartments / condo's. In some cases, the landlord does pay some or all in others it is up to the tenant.
As for the wireless vs hardwire debate. As someone who has been in the industry for almost 20 years, I would highly recommend against wireless. The common argument for wireless, in a situation such as yours, is portability. The thing, is, a the control panel, keypad and detectors in a hardwired system can all be removed. The only difference is you will be leaving wires behind. I'm sure the landlord won't mind having a pre-wired place to rent out.
I have written a number of articles on security related topics, they can be found on my website at http://www.keepsafesystems.ca. In particular, you might be interested in Protection 101, False Alarm Info as well as an article on the flaws in wireless security which can be found in the archive.
The thing is, the system might end up costing you abit of money (Less if you ar monitored) but if you go for one of those "free" systems you will end up paying more in the end. Either through a jacked up monitoring bill, service repairs for junk equipment, or fines for too many false alarms. Either way some money will be coming out of your wallet, at least the cost of a decent system can be planned and budgeted for. If you can't afford it now, the Protection 101 article has abit of information on things you can do to HELP prevent break-ins.
Good Luck, I hope this info helps you out.
2007-07-23 04:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by www.keepsafesystems.ca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be able to; ask the landlord. I had an apartment in an unsavory neighborhood and asked about an alarm syste. The landlord offered to buy the system if I paid monthly monitoring. That was more than I could have joped for.
He claims he did it so in the future he could tout it as a feature and charge more for rent.
2007-07-22 14:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The alarm companies can provide a variety of systems, including wireless units that do not require modifications to to walls, woiring etc. It would probably be a good idea to check with the management of the apartment complex, but I doubt it will be a problem.
2007-07-22 14:54:19 · answer #4 · answered by crustysob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have an alarm system in one of our rentals.
The tenants pay us and we pay the the alarm company.
The landlord will have to approve you getting it done becasue there will be drilling etc.
You will probably be expected to pay the installation which is not cheap.
2007-07-22 14:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by www.ribuy.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get permission to have any type of intrusion alarm installed. It should be spelled out in the lease.pp
2007-07-22 14:48:03 · answer #6 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent To Own Homes : http://RentToOwnHome.uzaev.com/?WqsT
2016-07-12 17:44:18 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get the permission of the owner before you do it. Then look for "wireless alarms" on google. Here's one to look at:
2007-07-22 14:47:00 · answer #8 · answered by helprhome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the owner, I dont see any problem with it as your protecting there apartment and your the one paying for it!
Good Luck!
2007-07-22 14:49:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the landlord, or the written agreement. This should help no matter where you live... USA, Europe, Calgary
http://www.calgary-city-maps.com/Calgary-home-for-rent.html
Whatever.
2007-07-24 17:45:20 · answer #10 · answered by Radiosonde 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋