House Check Request

The Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office offers property checks to Schenectady County residents while their residences are vacant. Deputies will periodically stop by and check residences for open doors, broken windows, or any other suspicious circumstances. This service will only be provided when Deputies are available and not handling other duties of greater priority. There is no guarantee that property checks will be done daily.

This service is provided for residents who are gone for a minimum of 5 days and a maximum of 90 days. Requests for house checks must be made at least 48 hours prior to departure date.

Property owners acknowledge that the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office does not assume any liability for loss of damage to property. Residents acknowledge there is no guarantee that vacation checks will be done daily.

Complete the following form to arrange for a property check.

Last Name

First Name

Address

City/Town

Contact Phone

Emergency Contact Phone

Departure Date

Return Date

Key Holder

Please provide the Name, Address and Contact number of a local person who has a key to the residence that we may contact in an emergency.

Alarm System

If there is an alarm system please provide the name and phone number of the alarm company.

Vehicle Information

Please provide the make, model, color and plate numbers of any vehicles you have left at the residence in your absence.

Comments

Is there any other information you can provide?

Office of the Sheriff

Sheriff