In recent years, vacation rental properties have become more and more popular. The infusion of social networking elements with vacation rental websites has made the safety and security of rental properties more important than ever before. Just a handful of negative reviews about safety and security can have a significant impact on the number of bookings a homeowner will receive.
Regardless of whether your property is a short-term or long-term rental, there are simple things that you can do to ensure that the safety and security of your property are as good as possible. While it would be good to have a professional home inspection, you can also take a walk around the property for yourself to proactively identify safety or security issues. Take one walk around and put yourself in the shoes of the renter, then take another walk around and put yourself in the shoes of an intruder. Where are the potential vulnerabilities on your property? What are the potential safety hazards?
