Seattle is a great place to live, make sure that your apartment is providing you a great environment that is safe and secure.  Know before you rent to make sure you are getting the most out of your rental dollars. Take this checklist along when evaluating your apt.

Does your apartment have a deadbolt lock or a peephole in the front door?

Do you know who is on the other side of the door before you open it?

Can your windows be locked?

Do you have blinds or curtains on the windows to discourage theives or voyuers?

Do shrubs or trees around your property need to be trimmed?

Do you have outdoor lights and do they work?

Did the management change the locks when you moved in? If not ask them to!

Do you store your bike outside? Is it registered with either UWPD or SPD?

Have there every been any problems in the building or neighborhood?

Does your apt. have a working smoke detector and fire extinquisher?

Do you know how to get out of the building if there is a fire?

UW Police Department's Crime Prevention Site