Living in a condominium complex is a little different than living in an individual home. Many of the same precautions can apply to both, but condos have a few more that they need to be considered. Isla Del Sol's
luxury waterfront condominiums at the Lake of the Ozarks are a magnificent place to live. We want to make sure that all of our owners keep themselves and their homes safe.
1. Get to know your neighbors.
Condo-living keeps you in much closer contact with your neighbors than living in a house does. Do your best to meet everyone living around you. Knowing who your neighbors are will help you to notice when strangers wander near your home. Also, having a friendly relationship with your neighbors lets you keep an eye out for each other if something (or someone) ever looks strange or out of place.
2. Keep your front door locked at all times.
Always keep your door locked, whether you are at home or out. With so many people walking around your front door, you are much safer when your door is locked. This way no one can accidentally walk in on you, and if someone is trying to get in that shouldn't, this simple precaution will stop them. Also, if you have copies of your keys made, keep track of where those copies are or who has them.
3. Know the location of all stairs and fire escapes.
In the event of an emergency, you don't always have a lot of time. It will save you a lot of worry and confusion to do your homework before something happens. Know where every possible exit from your condo is in case you need to leave in a hurry and one path is blocked.
4. Report any burned out exterior lights.
One of the best ways to keep an area safe is to keep it well lit. If you notice a light that is burned out, report it immediately. You may be the first person to come across it, and the quicker it is reported, the quicker it can be fixed.
5. Keep tempting items hidden.
This is especially important if you live on the first floor. Many people may be walking by your home, and sometimes it may not just be your neighbors. They will have visitors that you do not know. If you have anything in view through your window that looks expensive or might be tempting for an untrustworthy person, you may be at risk for a break-in. Keep your curtains shut when you are not at home.
Even though our wonderful
waterfront condominiums on the Lake of the Ozarks are on an island, it is still easy for visitors to get here. You are sure to see people that you do not know from time to time with so many people living so closely together. Getting to know your neighbors will help to alleviate some of the "stranger-danger," and taking these other precautions will help to keep you and the condo that you live in safe.
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Harsh winter weather can cause condensation and water in pipes to freeze. The problem is that ice expands, causing immense stress on the pipes. This expansion can cause the pipes to burst. Before you leave your condo, double check to make sure your water is either turned off or you have a slow drip into a sink to prevent the water from staying in the pipes and possibly freezing. Insulating your pipes could save your home if the worst should occur.
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