We often get asked if people can actually fit Security Alarms, Cameras & other devices into the Home or Office they are Renting, many Renters are reluctant or nervous about doing so in case the Landlord complains about any potential damage or mess.
Our answer is WHY NOT !!, you have a right to protect your Family & Property just as much as home owners.
There are now many simple and effective Security options that can be purchased, which do not involve any more fitting than hanging a Picture on the Wall.
Examples of devices that can be used are:
- Battery Alarms: There are a multitude of Battery Alarms that are powered by Battery and the only fitting that is required at most is a few screws into the wall, these Alarms can include Loud Sirens, or the ability to Call or Text Key-holders when Triggered.
- Alarms powered by 3-pin Plugs: There are many Wireless Alarm Kits that are powered by a simple 3-pin Plug together with built in back up batteries (so no issues if an Intruder turns the power supply off), the Installation is really a few wall screws and to fit the 3-pin Transformer into a suitable wall socket, many of these will also Call or Text Key-holders. The Wireless accessories can be mounted with a minimum of small wall screws or double sided tape.
- Cameras: There are Indoor & Outdoor Wi-fi or 4G Cameras that can be powered by either Battery (with or without a Solar Panel) or by using a 3-pin Plug in Transformer (therefore Installation is again just a few wall screws at most).
- Covert Cameras: There are Covert Cameras that can be hidden in all types of ways now, many do not even need fitting onto a Wall, examples would be Cameras hidden inside a Light Bulb, Clock etc.
- Outdoor Game Cameras: There are various Outdoor Battery powered Game Cameras that can be hidden in a Garden or other location as temporary Security, these can be used to obtain Video evidence, some will also send Photo’s to the Key-holders when they are triggered at certain times of the day (times when movement should be seen by the Camera).
- Floodlight Cameras: There are Wi-fi Cameras that are built into a Outdoor Floodlight, so these are no different to fitting a Security Light Outside your Rented property (which most Land Lords shouldn’t have an issue with), but they provide all the features of Wi-fi CCTV Systems. Installation is using a mains supply and a few mounting Screws.
- TV or Computer Simulators: These low cost devices simulate a person watching TV or using a Computer, installation is simply plugging the device into a wall socket (no drilling, no screws).
- Dog Barking Alarms: There are Alarms that simply sit inside your Front Door, and will simulate a Dog Barding if a person is detected outside the Door, the Installation of these devices is again just plugging them into a suitable 3-pin Wall socket (no screws, no drilling).
Protecting the Rented property will also help the Landlords as it will help to keep their Property Safer and less likely to be Vandalised. You can even think about expanding your efforts and add monitoring for Fire or Floods (which can only be of benefit to Landlords). Why not try to negotiate a discount with the Landlord for doing this, they take enough from you.
There are various Companies that supply these DIY Security Systems (most can be found online), if you are not sure what to do Contact them to ask for Free Advice, Ultra Secure Direct are always willing to supply Free, No Obligation Advice.
