If you have a ground-floor flat, a back patio, or a shared garden, securing your rental property is stressful. Homeowners simply hire an electrician to run wires through the exterior brickwork and mount heavy floodlight cameras.For renters, taking a masonry drill to the outside of the building is a massive breach of contract. If you … Read more
You bought a Smart Doorbell to make your rental flat more secure. You stuck it to the front door, connected it to the Wi-Fi, and it works perfectly… on your phone. But there is a massive hidden flaw.When you are working from home with your phone on “Do Not Disturb,” or it’s charging in the … Read more
Installation details in this guide are based on publicly available manufacturer documentation and setup instructions. For most renters, the dream of having a smart lock ends the moment they read their tenancy agreement. In the UK, rental contracts almost always forbid changing the locks. Landlords need emergency access, and most traditional smart locks require replacing … Read more
As a renter, you don’t fully control who has keys to your front door. Landlords, letting agents, and maintenance contractors often have access rights. While they should give 24 hours’ notice before entering, they don’t always do it. And if you have a pet at home, the anxiety of “Did the maintenance guy let the cat out?” … Read more