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Just because you live in a rented apartment, doesn’t mean that you don’t have the right to secure your items of importance or value, but you may face issues with a landlord who isn’t keen on you drilling holes into the floor for a bolted high security safe.

Should you face issues as a person living in a rented apartment, or any type of property for that matter, here are some ideas for securing a safe without upsetting anyone, while giving your items the best protection possible:

Bolting the safe to a wall

Keep in mind that your landlord may also object to this, since it will involve drilling and damage to a wall, but they may view it as being less harmful and easier to repair in the event that you vacate the property in the future.

Bolting the safe to a steel slab

As a simpler, less time consuming and more effective option for those living in rented accommodation, this method requires a heavy-duty piece of steel around a ¼ inch thick, that is larger than the width of your doorframe (so that it cannot fit through the doorway if turned on its side). Alternatively, you can simply ask a local safe supplier and installer to bolt the safe to a steel slab for you.

The idea is that by mounting your safe to a large, heavy object, a burglar would find it physically impossible to even move the safe, let alone remove it from the apartment to try and access its contents. This may be your only option for preventing the safe from being stolen (which most burglars prefer to do so that they can work on opening it from the comfort of their lair, using all the right tools and equipment), if your landlord does object to holes being drilled in the floor or in the wall. Just make sure that the steel is in the right place before the safe is mounted into it, and if you’re any doubt as to the best place to keep your safe, you can consult with a local security specialist.

Hiding your safe

There are many places in an apartment that you can hide a safe, but keep in mind that a very determined thief will likely find it no matter how well its hidden, provided they have the time to conduct a thorough search. With this in mind, ensure that your door has a high security lock on it to prevent an intruder from getting in, and take any additional security measures that may be appropriate to prevent your apartment from becoming a target for criminals.

For more ways to secure both your valuables, and your apartment in general, talk to a local locksmith or safe supplier, who can ensure that your valuables are properly protected, without incurring the wrath of your landlord.