Renting does not mean going without security. It does mean choosing equipment that respects your lease: no holes in the walls, nothing permanent, and a system you can pack up and take to your next place. The good news is that modern gear makes this easy.
Here is a practical guide for renters in Edmonton and the surrounding area.
Start With What Your Lease Allows
Before you mount anything, check your lease and have a quick word with your landlord. Most are fine with removable, damage-free devices, and some welcome the added security. Avoid anything that requires drilling into door frames or running wires through walls unless you have written permission.
The aim is simple: secure your home now, and leave no trace when you go.
Pick No-Drill, Renter-Friendly Gear
Plenty of effective devices need no tools and no holes:
- Stick-on or magnetic door and window sensors that mount with adhesive and peel off cleanly.
- Plug-in or freestanding cameras that sit on a shelf or windowsill rather than being screwed to the wall.
- Wireless motion sensors that adhere or sit in a corner.
- A smart doorbell that mounts to the existing doorbell or with removable adhesive, if your landlord allows it.
- A portable hub or base station that you set on a counter and plug in.
None of this requires altering the unit. When you move, it comes with you.
Own It and Take It With You
This is where the company you choose matters. With us, you own your equipment outright. That is exactly what a renter wants, because the system is an investment that follows you from one rental to the next, not something tied to the building.
There is also no long-term contract, and a fully-monitored option is available — request a quote. For renters who might move within a year or two, that flexibility is worth a lot. Our pricing page lays out the options.
Self-Monitor or Add Monitoring
Many renters start by self-monitoring: sensors and cameras send alerts to your phone, and you decide what to do. It is easy to manage from one apartment to the next.
If you want a professional monitoring station watching for alarms, a fully-monitored option is available — request a quote. Either way, the choice is yours. Our home security services page explains both paths.
A Few Renter-Specific Tips
Test your adhesive on a small, hidden spot first, especially on painted surfaces, so you know it removes cleanly. Keep the original packaging if you can; it makes the next move easier. And photograph where everything sits so reassembly in your next place takes minutes.
Heading into an Edmonton winter, remember that a freestanding camera at a window can fog or catch glare. A small adjustment in angle usually sorts it out.
Moving to a New Rental
When your lease ends, peel off the sensors, unplug the cameras, pack the hub, and you are done. Because you own the gear and there is no contract, nothing ties you to the old address. Set it up again in the new place in an afternoon.
FAQ
Can I install a security system in a rental without damaging anything? Yes. No-drill sensors, plug-in cameras, and adhesive mounts secure a rental without holes or wiring. Check your lease first, but most landlords are fine with removable gear.
Do I have to sign a contract as a renter? Not with us. There is no long-term contract and you own the equipment outright. A fully-monitored option is available — request a quote.
What happens to my system when I move? You take it with you. Everything is removable and portable, and since you own it, it simply comes along to your next place.
Secure Your Rental, Stress-Free
Want a renter-friendly system that moves when you do? Talk to a local, veteran-owned team that builds setups around no-drill, take-it-with-you gear. Call 825-957-1200 or reach us through our contact page.