{"id":16125,"date":"2023-12-04T11:30:48","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T19:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/?p=16125"},"modified":"2023-12-04T11:38:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T19:38:46","slug":"holiday-risks-for-tenants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/holiday-risks-for-tenants\/","title":{"rendered":"The Biggest Holiday Risks Tenants Can Face"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The holidays are generally an enjoyable time for most people. However, just because they are fun doesn\u2019t mean that there aren\u2019t opportunities for risks. However, there are some risks that are more prominent than others, and you should be aware of all of them so your holidays can be enjoyable.<\/p>\n

Burglaries<\/h2>\n

The thought of burglaries during the holidays probably conjure up images of movies like \u2018Home Alone\u2019, but there are easier ways to deter potential burglars<\/a>. Installing light timers in your home is one such way. You can set the timers to mimic the appearance of you being home by having the lights turn on and off randomly in different rooms of the house. If you are planning on being out of town for a substantial amount of time, ask one of your neighbors if they can take care of any newspapers or packages that are delivered while you are gone. A buildup of mail and packages outside your home is a giveaway that you aren\u2019t there. Keep your landlord in the loop as well. If you are going to be out of the unit, then they can help keep an eye on the property in your absence.<\/p>\n

Hiding evidence of possible expensive objects in your home is also a good idea. Keeping your Christmas tree and gifts out of sight is a good plan of action. That way, it doesn\u2019t present such a tempting target to burglars. After the holidays, hiding evidence of expensive objects in your home is also a good idea. When you go to throw the trash out, be sure to conceal any boxes to large, expensive gifts such as computers, TVs, game consoles, etc.<\/p>\n

Frozen Pipes<\/h2>\n

Frozen pipes<\/a> can be a massive issue and not one that you want to deal with during your holiday celebrations. Keeping your unit warm is an important step to keeping your pipes flowing<\/a>, especially if you are out of town. A good temperature to keep your home at is anywhere between 50 and 70 degrees. If a sink is on an outside wall, open the under-sink cabinets to help keep the pipes warm. No one wants to come home to a flooded home.<\/p>\n

Pets<\/h2>\n

If you have a pet and are headed out of town for the holidays, hiring a pet sitter can be incredibly beneficial. If your pet is bored or stressed without you, they can cause a lot of damage to the home. If they end up destroying the interior of your unit, then you have also basically forfeited your security deposit. Hiring a pet sitter is also beneficial because that is someone who can keep an eye on your home for you, collect mail and packages, and make sure nothing has gone awry.<\/p>\n

Decoration Injuries<\/h2>\n

As the holidays approach, decorations begin to pop up. While decorations look great, there are certain safety hazards involved that can slip past your attention. Be sure to double-check your lease to see if there are any types of decorations that your landlord doesn\u2019t allow or if there is a specific open flame policy. Here are some general tips that are important to keep in mind.<\/p>\n