Condo Security Assessments
by SecurityNet Security Consultants
Written assessments by an expert consultant are one of the most
effective tools available to Condominium HOA boards. Such assessments
are also useful to condo developers and builders during the
project entitlement process.
A professional security assessment provides the HOA Board with
a prioritized list of major security risks along with realistic
costs for reducing risk. The first step in an assessment is
usually an on-site inspection of the property. A full assessment
includes the following elements:
- Formal identification of vulnerabilities
and exposures that already have led to or can lead to security
problems.
- Documented and proven effective
solutions, courses of action, and identified costs and vendors.
- Prioritization of recommended solutions
taking into consideration various options in a given situation
and as well as their need, probable impacts and costs. Such
a prioritized list greatly increases the likelihood of effective
action by focusing on and justifying the next practical step.
- Confirmation that the HOA has the
financial means and that its board of directors has the will
to achieve recommended solutions while operating within their
CC&R guidelines.
- Confirmation that association management
is competent to assist in implementing proposed systems and
procedures.
An all-embracing professional assessment with well thought out
solutions is often the best tool for an HOA to apply. Besides
maximizing security such an assessment must also take into consideration
HOA budgetary constraints and the impact of any proposed solutions
on community livability.
Click below for information on other aspects of condominium
HOA Security:
Neighborhood
watch for condo HOAs
On-site
condo HOA security inspections
Why use a professional security consultant ... or not?
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Professional Assistance
SecurityNet is very experienced at improving condominium HOA,
apartment, and senior citizen community security. We would be
happy to answer general questions by directors, owners, or managers
at no charge and to discuss options for obtaining expert solutions
to specific security challenges. Please feel free to contact
us at
(415)392-1810 or by email at
carlisle1@securitynet.com.