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Posted by Robert Siciliano on Aug 18, 2010, 7:35:00 PMTagged: Apartment, Condo
In New Jersey, a condo board president was instrumental in launching a neighbor watch program which has received the attention of city officials.
Posted by Robert Siciliano on Aug 3, 2010, 1:40:00 PMTagged: Apartment, Burglary, Condo
According to the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), apartments are 85% more likely to be victimized by a burglary than any other form of housing.
A new home safety code set to take effect next New Year’s Day will make home fire sprinklers a standard, life-saving feature in new homes across the country.
Posted by Robert Siciliano on Dec 25, 2009, 8:50:00 AMTagged: Apartment, Burglary, Condo, House
Robbery as defined in Wikipedia is the crime of seizing property through violence or intimidation. At common law, robbery is defined as taking the property of another, with the intent to permanently deprive the person of that property, by means of force or fear. Precise definitions of the offence may vary between jurisdictions. Robbery differs from simple theft in its use of violence and intimidation.
Home invasions are a very real threat. In contrast to a burglary, home invaders tend to enter the house when the residents are home, and they attempt to gain access to valuable information such as PIN numbers through the use of violence and threats. Learn three easy tips that can help you and your family prevent a home invasion.