COMMERCIAL SAFETY & SECURITY
ABUS GRANIT PADLOCK FOILS BURGLARY
» NOT ALL PADLOCKS ARE CREATED equal . As John Curran found out when he suffered a second burglary at his rural home , foiled by an ABUS 37 / 60 Granit Padlock which , even with tools , the intruders could not breach .
Burglars entered John ’ s rural property with a view to stealing his John Deere ATV . After a previous break-in John had secured the vehicle to steel bollards using the ABUS Granit Padlock . This proved too much for the intruders who left without the prized ATV .
ABUS Granit padlocks have been designed to the highest security standards , approved by insurance companies across Europe thanks to a pinch or tensile resistance of over six tonnes . With a body and shackle made from hardened alloy steel that is cutting and sawing resistant and steel plates near the cylinder for additional protection , the Granit is almost impossible to break or force . But more than that it also offers great resistance to ‘ intelligent ’ attempts at entry , such as lock-picking and manipulation thanks to its ABUS high-security locking system which can be supplied keyed alike with other locks and cylinders on the property . ABUS Granit padlocks come with two keys supplied , one with LED Torch , and the distinctive black Granit coating for optimal corrosion protection .
“ One Monday evening at 11pm , we were disturbed by five unwanted visitors ,” says John . “ By the time I had got outside they had left but in the few minutes they were there they had managed to steal thousands of pounds worth of equipment . Fortunately the item that they had actually come to steal was protected by bollards , locked by ABUS Granit padlocks : an expensive BUT fantastic product . Well done ABUS !”
ABUS is a global manufacturer and supplier of innovative security and safety solutions , developing high quality , German-manufactured products since 1924 . The company offers a wide range of solutions comprising of cylinder locking systems , padlocks , masterkey systems , CCTV , smart home , access control and mobile security solutions .
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5 SECURITY CHALLENGES FACED BY HMO LANDLORDS
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» LOCK BUMPING IS A major issue for insurance purposes since it doesn ’ t leave any trace of forced entry . Today , police and insurers are more aware of the issue . However , it is better to avoid difficulties altogether by installing HMO compliant door locks that a criminal can ’ t “ bump .”
Most tenants are decent , law-abiding individuals . However , you may sometimes get people renting your properties with a shady history . For this reason , it ’ s essential for landlords to use professional tenant screening services . These agencies check things like employment references , criminal records and credit histories . They can also ask previous landlords for references .
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UK law demands that landlords conduct regular safety checks of HMO properties . For instance :
• Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector ( 2020 ) demand that landlords carry out checks of all electrics once every five years and issue reports to tenants
• Gas safe regulations require testing of all gas appliances in the property at least once per year
Landlords should also check alarms and security systems such as fire alarms , burglar alarms and carbon monoxide alarms .
Routine maintenance is critical for maintaining the value of your HMO property . However , it ’ s also necessary
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for keeping tenants safe and secure ; such as sweeping the chimney and replacing broken furniture to prevent injury . Repairing perimeter fencing , installing new HMO compliant locks and fixing poorly-fitting windows and doors all help to enhance security and protect residents from burglars .
Lastly , property inventories are lists detailing the condition of your HMO property and all of the items that it contains ; typically carried out at the start and end of tenancy agreements . Always give tenants a copy of the property inventory with clearly detailed descriptions of the property ’ s existing condition . If necessary , you can also use software to create detailed records , ensuring that everyone is on the same page from the outset .
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