Should Your Arlington Tenants Join a Local Neighborhood Watch?

It’s highly recommended that you make an active effort to encourage tenants to become involved in the community and that includes vital community organizations and programs, such as the neighborhood watch. Once tenants are active and engaged in their community, they relish a safer neighborhood, whereas Arlington property owners gain the benefits of low vacancy rates and higher property values.

What is a neighborhood watch?

Neighborhood watch is a unique, citizen-led program wherein the members organize themselves, assisting with local law enforcement to prevent crime. In fact, the National Crime Prevention Council has mentioned that such programs are one of the most excellent systems to reduce residential crime rates.

If there is already a neighborhood watch program in your rental property’s neighborhood, we recommend distributing a communication encouraging your tenants to join up. Many renters are happy to contribute their time to a community that meets their needs and reflects their values, and basically, only want that small ounce of reassurance from you. When tenants join activities that help keep their neighborhood safe, they are more likely to form positive relationships with community members, stay in the home longer, and keep your investment property from being targeted and maligned by neighbors.

A safe, protected rental home and satisfied tenants are both keys to a successful long-term investment strategy. At Real Property Management Meridian, we operate with property owners and our local community to manage quality rental properties. Our property management specialists realize how important it is to promote and sustain good relations with neighbors and community leaders. Contact us or call us at 817-678-8787 for more information.