Rental property owners face unique risks and challenges in maintaining a safe property for guests and a successful business. Property owners must protect against property damage, liability concerns, data security, theft, squatting, and technical failures.The Ooma team suggests these seven layers of protection:
Access control: Control who enters the property with smart locks, keypad entries, and temporary access codes. Physical keys should have a secure hideaway.
Perimeter awareness: Outdoor cameras and smart doorbells help deter intruders and keep the property safe for guests.
Life safety systems: These include items such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and a first-aid kit. Local fire departments require these, and insurance companies often require them as well.
Real-time monitoring: You can monitor guest behaviors with noise sensors and detect water leak issues with sensors.
Digital protection: Provide passwords and a secure Wi-Fi network for guests.
Guest education: Create a guidebook to help guests understand house rules, make them aware of emergency exits, and point out emergency contacts and items like fire extinguishers.
Liability protection: Insurance is crucial in case of an accident.
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