Community Safety Advice for Board Members

A top priority for any Condo or HOA board is resident safety. When neighbors feel safe, the community value increases. Also, it helps maintain the grounds from unwanted damages. However, Condominium Associates understands that it can be challenging to know how each of your community members feels. Here are some tips on maintaining resident safety in your community to get the word out.

Get Acquainted with the Community

We understand that board members are pretty busy with their day-to-day business. However, it is still essential to get to know the people you serve. People feel welcome when board members show their faces, knowing who they need to see if an issue arises.

A great way to get to know your neighbors is to organize a meet and greet. Gently knock on your neighbor's door, introduce yourself, and offer a little care package. Plan this at a central location in your neighborhood or conduct a walk around the block.

Promote a Block Party

Plan a community gathering, like a block party, and focus on fun. This activity gives everyone a chance to meet each other and get comfortable. Friendly neighbors are more likely to look out for each other. To advertise on a low budget, use free social media services and paper flyers to promote the event. You could also announce in the newsletter and make signage around the neighborhood.

Maintain Resident Landscaping and Grounds

Suppose maintenance around a neighborhood is not routinely maintained. In that case, there is no better tell-tell sign that residents are out of town. This lack of care could result in more burglaries due to negligence.

One sure-fire way to secure a residence is to hire one of Condominium Associates' contracted maintenance companies. Our highly-skilled crews mow lawns, trim shrubs, blow off driveways, and other areas from debris. 

Keeping a well-kept exterior is sure to eliminate the potential criminal.

Another way of preventing unwanted people in your community is to keep the grounds clean. When you walk around the neighborhood, help pick up trash to set an example for other homeowners. Tidy towns send a message that residents care about their property and will take steps to protect their homes.

Use Smart Lighting to Maintain Safety

One of the keys to keeping homes safe is to be thoughtful about outdoor lighting. Homes can be too well-lit.

Many homeowners place lights all around their properties in their quest to deter burglars from breaking in, believing the brighter, the better. However, too much light can entice burglars.

Encourage residents to install outdoor motion sensor floodlights. Be sure they point the lights down and away from other residents' windows or eyes.

Safety is always a concern for any homeowner or renter. No one wants unwanted guests in their home. Remind residents if they see something, say something. When in doubt, call the local police. By keeping one another safe, community values rise as well as smiles.

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Condominium Associates serves southwest Florida HOAs and COAs. We provide each location a manager to assist with board member responsibilities. Contact us today to learn more about the services we offer