Multi-Family Residential

Connect with our Multifamily Security Experts in Chicago Prior to 2020, the multifamily industry was making a somewhat slow digital transformation. Today, that effort has been kicked into high gear. Multifamily property managers are adding new technology tools to gain insight…

True protection of multifamily residential housing goes beyond just installing video surveillance cameras. Security cameras keep an eye on the spaces they are positioned to “see,” however, if trained professionals are not watching on the other end, security becomes reactive…

In the dark of night, trespassers, loiters and thieves can attempt to access multifamily residential properties. Planning the placement of video surveillance cameras to record activity in high-target areas, such as the mail center and security cages, can help deter loitering,…

There’s no question the multifamily industry faced unprecedented challenges in 2020. From conducting virtual tours to the economic fallout that has made it harder for many residents to pay rent, property managers and owners have been forced to rethink their strategies. The…

The many recent hackings have caused companies to shift their focus, time and energy on cybersecurity. Sometimes to the detriment of physical security. The need for cybersecurity is not in question. No company wants to end up in the news or put their customers' information at…

Every day, property managers deal with risk. The bigger the portfolio, the greater the risk. When property management does not manage risk, they put their business could face potential lawsuits and large fines. In researching risk and mitigation for property managers, it often…

Based on data collected from the FBI in 2019, the most recent year in which numbers are available, parking garages are the third most common place for assaults, abductions and homicides. The FBI considers parking garages to be “among the most dangerous” places.

Multifamily apartment complexes tend to encounter security issues such as theft, vehicle damage and break-ins, and more. This can cause residents and staff to feel unsecure and unsafe. What starts as loitering can lead to more serious crimes and incidents.