Lock That Door!

FOB

A few years ago UNH’s installed electronic door locks on all levels of the KMHC building.  There was grumbling from tenants about the inconvenience but soon learn to adapt.  Before entry the tenant must have a FOB device to unlock and open the front door. *Similar to the image above*  Yeah it’s a pain in the arse when a tenant is carrying groceries and other items.  The one thing I like about the FOB lock system is when the building fire alarm is triggered all FOB locked doors electronically swing open.  

Soon after the FOB lock systems were installed I notice something peculiar.  During office hours the basement door was jarred open by the UNH’s staff and I figured out why.  UNH staff was too lazy to get up off their seat and physically open the door for their visitors.  There is a security camera monitor at the reception desk and a buzzer that opens the main door but Jeezus Come on ladies!  Tenant elders are instructed to physically open the main door for their guests/visitors and escort them to their unit so this rule should apply to UNH staff as well.  

Due to a false sense of security for the first time in KMHC history a male intruder entered the basement level of KMHC during the day.  Captured on surveillance camera wandering the hallway then entered a unit and stole some cash from a tenant's home.  Filing a police report might nab the thief but then he may get away with it.

So who’s at fault for the intruder entering KMHC and stealing from a unit? 

1.       UNH staff by not monitoring the entrance & keeping the basement door open during office hours.

2.       The female tenant who ignored the intruder as she was leaving the front entrance.

3.       The tenant for not locking his unit.

I would say it’s a combination of all three.  Gone are the days when you could keep your front door unlocked and nobody would ransack your home.  I do feel bad for my fellow tenant who was violated and I hope the police find the thief.  My advice to tenants lock your unit even if you’re going to sit in the courtyard, visit the community room or stop at the laundry room and be aware of your surroundings.  

Trimmed little trees

Rooftop guys

clearing debris

Maintenance Dept - I have to admit KMHC building maintenance has improved.  They hired a couple of guys to clear the rooftop.  The trees located at the KMHC front entrance are trimmed, the lawn was mowed, the weeds are whacked plus a fast response to my maintenance work order request was exceptional.  Thanks to Phil and Melissa.  :)

I’m expecting my annual rent review package anytime soon from HOW Lynda Jones.  That’s when the fun begins. ;)

Enjoy your summer.