Apartment security playbook: what Sacramento PMs are shipping in 2026
Sacramento apartment complexes that keep 5-star Google reviews all run the same courtesy-patrol motion. Here it is.
Courtesy patrol frequency
3 tours nightly minimum, one during quiet-hours enforcement window (22:00–06:00).
Tow contract in place
Standing agreement with a CVC §22658-compliant tow operator. Signage posted.
Encampment protocol
Documented outreach + 72-hour notice per Martin v. Boise before removal.
Resident portal
Weekly patrol summary posted; complaint-to-manager volume drops ~40%.
Sources
- CA Vehicle Code §22658
- Martin v. Boise (9th Cir. 2018)
- NAA property management best practices
FAQ — Apartment Security Playbook — Sacramento
3 tours nightly minimum, one during quiet-hours enforcement window (22:00–06:00).
Standing agreement with a CVC §22658-compliant tow operator. Signage posted.
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