Springtime in a Multifamily Community: Be Prepared with Video Surveillance

As spring approaches and the weather begins to change, multifamily communities come alive with activity after the dormant winter. Residents become more active as the days grow longer. Property management teams begin to gear up for seasonal maintenance and preparations for the warm months ahead. This is a pivotal time as peak rental season, which generally occurs between May to August, draws near.

Spring brings an influx of movement and activities within apartment communities. The use of outdoor amenities increases as residents take advantage of pools, playgrounds, and grilling areas. More activity also means more visitors, making it essential for onsite teams to be prepared for the seasonal ramp-up. With all the renewed activity, a video surveillance system plays a crucial role in supporting property management during the seasonal change.

How Video Surveillance Assists in Springtime Preparedness

As mentioned, the use of common areas increases as the weather warms. Video surveillance systems help monitor these areas, allowing site teams to check in remotely at any time, even when they are off-site. If an incident occurs, the system can track all activity and help the property team verify reports of rule violations or damage.

With daylight-saving time extending daylight hours, ensuring proper outdoor lighting schedules is crucial and provides energy efficiency. The sun will likely be shining when leasing offices close. A video surveillance system is an easy way to check that parking lots and outdoor community spaces are well-lit from sunset to sunrise. Additionally, making sure lights are turned off during daylight hours can reduce electricity costs.

One of the biggest springtime challenges is the rapid growth of vegetation on a site. Trees, bushes, and shrubs should all be trimmed. Video surveillance is an easy way to spot issues. Not only will this improve the property’s curb appeal, but there will also be no overgrowth to obstruct the cameras.

Spring is a busy time for property maintenance. Video surveillance is a way to monitor what is needed and if the onsite teams are completing the tasks. Beyond repairing any winter damage, all HVAC systems should be tested for functionality before warmer weather arrives. Hopefully, the property team has a checklist that is used to walk the site every day. A/C units are often stolen or stripped for copper in the winter.

The system itself may also require some special attention. Outdoor surveillance cameras have been exposed to the elements all winter. It is important to ensure the system is working properly and recording. The cameras need to be checked for focus and image quality.

Watchtower Security’s Solution is Your Partner in Preparing 

With all the activity and additional tasks multifamily communities will be experiencing, Watchtower Security offers a turnkey solution designed to support property management teams.

Not sure how to handle maintenance for a camera system? Need to have eyes on your property even when you are off-site? Don’t have time to review footage when an event occurs? Watchtower Security has you covered. All of Watchtower’s services are included in a set monthly rate, making the line item in the budget easy to handle.

Spring is a time of renewal and growth. Integrating a video surveillance system into property management is a key component. Offloading the management, upkeep, and deliverables of the system is a time value statement that is often overlooked. Contact us today to learn more about Watchtower Security.