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In 2025, Florida's House Bill 837 (HB 837, codified as Florida Statute 768.0706)requires multifamily residential properties with five or more units to have a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment by a certified practitioner, and to be in "substantial compliance" with it. Call us and we will bring you up to speed and compliance to avoid any violation of State statute.

• What it is:CPTED is a multi-disciplinary approach that uses urban and architectural design, as well as the management of built and natural environments, to reduce crime and the fear of crime. 
• How it works:CPTED strategies focus on influencing offender decisions that precede criminal acts by affecting the built, social, and administrative environment. 
• Key Principles:
  • Natural Surveillance: Designing spaces where people can easily see and be seen, deterring potential criminals. 
  • Natural Access Control: Restricting access to areas that are vulnerable to crime, such as by using fences, gates, or landscaping. 
  • Territorial Reinforcement: Creating a sense of ownership and responsibility for a space, which can deter criminal activity. 
  • Maintenance: Ensuring that buildings and spaces are well-maintained, which can help to deter crime and create a sense of order. 
  • Image: Creating a positive image of a place, which can help to deter crime and create a sense of community. 
• Examples of CPTED Strategies:
  • Lighting: Ensuring adequate and well-placed lighting to improve visibility. 
  • Landscaping: Removing overgrown vegetation that can provide cover for criminals. 
  • Signage: Using clear and concise signage to direct people and prevent confusion. 
  • Architectural Design: Designing buildings and spaces to make them more difficult to access and to deter crime. 
• Benefits of CPTED:
  • Reduces crime and the fear of crime. 
  • Improves the quality of life for residents. 
  • Creates a safer and more secure environment. 
  • Can be cost-effective in the long run.